How Do You Create Supporting Characters In Fiction?
In fiction, supporting or secondary characters help drive your plot forward and add depth to your main characters. In this article, I’ll show you basic ideas on how to create solid supporting characters and make the most of their roles in your stories. First of all, your supporting characters need a background story. Even if you don’t want to go as detailed as you would with a main character, as an author you want to know more about supporting characters than you may show your readers. Creating a profile sheet with basic information and notes on the supporting character’s relationship to your main character is helpful. Think about what your supporting character can reveal about your main character. How your main characters treat other people shows their personalities and what they value. If the supporting character is a friend, they can reveal positive aspects of your character. If the supporting character is an enemy or antagonist, they can show how your main character handles challen
