#Characterization

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1 week ago

Please Allow Your Characters Moments of Happiness janefriedman.com/please-allow...
#writing #characterization #writingcommunity

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Tom Gillispie

@tgilli72.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

LINKS TO GOOD STORYTELLING Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Writing Exercise GOOD STORYTELLING 3 Storytelling Techniques To Deliver Unforgettable Stories If You Can't Answe...

#storytelling LINKS TO GOOD STORYTELLING #writing_stories #characterization #plot
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EMA (European Magnetism Association)

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1 month ago

#PhD #position at TU Darmstadt buff.ly/3B9oq8f Rare earth free #hard #magnetic #materials (#synthesis & #characterization); #magnetism #research #material

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Children of Sophista

@cospublishing.bsky.social

2 months ago

So just like you wish humans would do, before it does a #characterization, it now loads a source validation module and checks the validity of the source. "Leave the fooling of the reader to me, dude. You don't be fooled." The bloody #trope in your #novel makes my life hell. I trashed it.

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Children of Sophista

@cospublishing.bsky.social

2 months ago

Oh man, the #AI totally #hallucinated a #characterization of one of my characters. It took racial paranoia by a community and interpreted it as a plot reveal. This analysis comes from Gemini 3.0 analyzing the AI reading my book, what it thought.

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No Film School

@nofilmschool.com.web.brid.gy

2 months ago

Creating a Complete Person: The Character Glossary I don't know about you, but when I'm brainstorming a new character for TV or a movie script, I have a lot of trouble fully building them out. That's why I wanted to create a glossary of all the terms related to characters and what we should know about them. This should aid with all character arcs and character development, too. Hopefully, this is a tool that all writers can use as they build the next waves of their stories. Let's dive in. * * * ### The Character Glossary ### Core Identity Terms * **Protagonist:** The central character or "hero" of the story. They are the primary driver of the plot and usually undergo the most significant internal change. * **Antagonist:** The character (or force) that stands in direct opposition to the protagonist’s goals. They create the primary conflict. * **Antagonist vs. Villain:** While often the same, an antagonist is simply an obstacle, whereas a villain is defined by malicious intent. * **Antihero:** A protagonist who lacks traditional heroic qualities (like idealism or morality) but still commands the audience's interest (e.g., Tony Soprano or Fleabag). * **Foil:** A character whose traits contrast sharply with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight specific qualities of that person. ### Psychological Architecture * **The Want (External Goal):** What the character _thinks_ they need. It is tangible and drives the physical plot (e.g., winning a race, finding a lost treasure). * **The Need (Internal Goal):** The emotional or spiritual deficiency the character must fix to find fulfillment. Often, the character is unaware of this at the start. * **The Ghost (The Wound):** A past trauma or significant event that haunts the character and shapes their current flaws or fears. * **The Lie:** A false belief the character tells themselves about their life or the world (e.g., "I don't need anyone's help") that prevents them from achieving their _Need_. ### Development & Arc * **Character Arc:** The journey of transformation. * **Positive Arc:** The character overcomes their Lie and becomes a better person. * **Negative Arc:** The character descends into a worse state or embraces their Lie. * **Flat Arc:** The character doesn't change but instead changes the world around them (common in action heroes like James Bond or Sherlock Holmes). * **Archetype:** A universal character pattern or "type" that audiences recognize instinctively (e.g., The Mentor, The Shapeshifter, The Herald). * **Character Agency:** The capacity of a character to act independently and make choices that affect the plot. A character with no agency is often seen as "passive." ### Dimensions & Complexity * **Round Character:** A nuanced, complex character with a detailed backstory and conflicting emotions. * **Flat Character:** A character with little depth or complexity, often serving a singular functional purpose in the script. * **Static vs. Dynamic:** A static character remains the same from beginning to end; a dynamic character undergoes a fundamental internal shift. * **Internal Conflict:** A struggle occurring within the character’s mind (Duty vs. Desire). * **External Conflict:** Obstacles coming from the outside world (Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society). ### Crafting the Performance * **Backstory:** The history of the character before the story begins. Not all of it needs to be on screen, but the writer/actor should know it. * **Motive/Motivation:** The "why" behind a character's actions. Without clear motivation, a character's choices feel unearned. * **Subtext:** What a character is _really_ saying or feeling beneath the literal lines of dialogue. * **Characteristic Moment:** An introductory scene that perfectly encapsulates who a character is before the plot kicks in. > **Pro-Tip:** When writing, remember that **Conflict is Character.** We only truly see who someone is when they are forced to make a difficult choice under pressure. ### The Mechanical Roles * **Deuteragonist:** The second most important character, right after the protagonist (e.g., Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes). They often have their own arc that mirrors or supports the lead. * **Tertiary Characters:** Characters who appear briefly or provide a specific function (the barista, the bank teller). They add "texture" to the world but don't drive the plot. * **Stock Character:** A recognizable stereotype (e.g., the "jock," the "nerd," the "mad scientist"). These can be useful for minor roles, but writers usually try to subvert them for major ones. * **The Contagonist:** A term coined by Dramatica theory for a character who hinders the protagonist but isn't necessarily the main villain. They often offer bad advice or create distractions. ### Character Presentation & Tools * **Save the Cat Moment:** An early scene where the protagonist does something kind or likable to win over the audience (coined by Blake Snyder). * **The "I Want" Song/Moment:** Borrowed from musical theater but used in all film; a scene where the character explicitly or implicitly states their primary desire to the audience. * **Pet the Dog:** Similar to "Save the Cat," this is a specific action used to humanize a villain or a cynical anti-hero to make them more three-dimensional. * **Inciting Incident:** While a plot term, for the character, this is the **Call to Adventure**. It is the moment their status quo is disrupted, forcing them to react. ### Character Relationships * **Dynamic Duo:** Two characters whose chemistry and contrasting skills drive the story (e.g., Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). * **The Love Interest:** A character whose primary function is to provide romantic conflict or support for the protagonist. * **The Mentor:** A character who provides the protagonist with the skills, tools, or wisdom needed to navigate the journey (e.g., Obi-Wan Kenobi). * **The Mirror:** A character who reflects a specific trait of the protagonist back at them, usually to show them what they could become if they don't change. ### Advanced Narrative Tropes * **Character Agency:** The degree to which a character's own choices—rather than luck or "destiny"—drive the plot forward. Modern screenwriting prioritizes high agency. * **Mary Sue / Marty Stu:** A derogatory term for a character who is "too perfect," lacks flaws, and masters skills without effort, making them difficult for audiences to relate to. * **The "MacGuffin" Character:** A character who exists solely as a plot device that everyone is looking for (e.g., Private Ryan in _Saving Private Ryan_). * **The Reluctant Hero:** A protagonist who has no interest in the journey but is forced into it by circumstances, often providing a "grounded" perspective for the audience. ## Summing It All Up This glossary should be s jumping off point for you to make sure you gave all your ducks in a row when it comes to character creation and writing your next screenplay. Let me know what you think in the comments.

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Wendy Tokunaga

@wendytokunaga.bsky.social

2 months ago

Please Allow Your Characters Moments of Happiness janefriedman.com/please-allow...
#writing #characterization #writingcommunity

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Wendy Tokunaga

@wendytokunaga.bsky.social

2 months ago

Please Allow Your Characters Moments of Happiness janefriedman.com/please-allow...
#writing #characterization #writingcommunity

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The Blind GM

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2 months ago

#rpg #tips #ttrpg #characterization

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DGM – German Society for Materials Science

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2 months ago

Die 43. Tagung #Werkstoffprüfung2025 in Dresden war ein voller Erfolg! 163 Teilnehmende, 72 Vorträge, spannende Diskussionen! 🔬👥💡📊⚡ https://ow.ly/I5Bp50XHh2q #Werkstofftechnik #Testing #Characterization #DGM

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Max Adams

@celuloidblonde.bsky.social

3 months ago

The Protagonist Problem YouTube video by Screenwriter Max Adams

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#screenwriting #writing #writingcommunity #characters #characterization #afwnews #scriptnews #scriptsky

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AVS

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3 months ago

The Technical Program for the #FCNM2026 - International Conference on Frontiers of Characterization and Metrology for Nanoelectronics is now online. The early registration deadline is Jan 16. #Nanoelectronics #Metrology #Characterization #Semiconductors fcmn2026.avs.org

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Children of Sophista

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4 months ago

It's weird. Now that I am done #editing and entering into the #AI Book #2, "Who is Tova?" , I am morning it a bit. I probably like Book #2 the best of the 8 books in series. Tova has so much #characterization that she feels very much alive. #LiteraryFiction
Short: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/onq49...

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Tom Gillispie

@tgilli72.bsky.social

4 months ago

LINKS TO GOOD STORYTELLING Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Writing Exercise GOOD STORYTELLING 3 Storytelling Techniques To Deliver Unforgettable Stories If You Can't Answe...

#storytelling LINKS TO GOOD STORYTELLING #writing_stories #characterization #plot
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Fay Thompson, Author/Artist

@faythompsonauthor.bsky.social

4 months ago

An exaggerated character has traits which are amplified to an extreme into characterization. This process is called a Flanderization. This term comes from Ned Flanders from The Simpsons. His characterization came to represent religious extremism.

#writingcommunity #characterization #Flanderization

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The Stanford Daily | Breaking news from the Farm since 1892

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4 months ago

Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning Liu argues that the comparison between Trump and Hitler is too hyperbolic to be useful. Instead, a much more apt comparison is between Trump and the American "kings" that have come before. The post Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning appeared first on The Stanford Daily.

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The Stanford Daily | Breaking news from the Farm since 1892

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4 months ago

Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning Liu argues that the comparison between Trump and Hitler is too hyperbolic to be useful. Instead, a much more apt comparison is between Trump and the American "kings" that have come before. The post Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning appeared first on The Stanford Daily.

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The Stanford Daily | Breaking news from the Farm since 1892

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4 months ago

Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning Liu argues that the comparison between Trump and Hitler is too hyperbolic to be useful. Instead, a much more apt comparison is between Trump and the American "kings" that have come before. The post Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning appeared first on The Stanford Daily.

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The Stanford Daily | Breaking news from the Farm since 1892

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4 months ago

Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning Liu argues that the comparison between Trump and Hitler is too hyperbolic to be useful. Instead, a much more apt comparison is between Trump and the American "kings" that have come before. The post Liu | No, Trump won’t be America’s Hitler. The reality is much more concerning appeared first on The Stanford Daily.

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Ossila

@ossila.bsky.social

4 months ago

🔍 Deep Dive into Semiconductor Characterization with Ossila 🔬

#Semiconductors #MaterialsScience #Characterization #Electronics #R&D #Instrumentation

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Max Planck Institute of Colloids & Interfaces (MPICI)

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4 months ago

MSE 2026 in Darmstadt (Germany) & Online MSE Congress is the leading international Materials Science and Engineering Congress in Germany. The scientific program features world-renowned experts and aspiring young researchers. The congress wil...

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STEPHAN Popielushko

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5 months ago

#CHARACTERIZATION of hiZZ' honor, @BrandonJohnson + 'yes person'... @JDPinPriczker @ASSiduously¡!

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Astronomy

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5 months ago

Original post on astrobites.org

Super-Earth, Super-Tectonics? Turns out there's more than one way to "plate" a planet! Title : Geodynamics of Super-Earth GJ 486b Authors : Tobias G. Meier, Dan J. Bower, Tim Lichtenber...

#Daily #Paper #Summaries #atmosphere-interior #interactions #exoplanet […]

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StoryAngles

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6 months ago

What Drives Your Main Character? What makes them tick, what do they fear, what do they crave? A protagonist isn’t just a name, a background, and a few quirks.Your protagonist needs a goal that drives the story. “They want to be succe...

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#protagonist #writing #StoryAngles #writingtips #characterization
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AVS

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6 months ago

Submit your abstract by Nov 1 for the International Conference on Frontiers of Characterization and Metrology for Nanoelectronics (#FCMN2026) - March 16-19, 2026 in Monterey, CA #Nanoelectronics #Characterization #Metrology fcmn2026.avs.org
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The Dododecahedron

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6 months ago

Character Studies Lessons in writing characters from three very different adventures.

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Peter Müller-Buschbaum

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6 months ago

Paper number 800 is with Collaborator Christiane Rahe et al. in Journal of The Electrochemical Society @ECSorg : "Multi-Method #Li #Plating #Characterization of a #Commercial #26Ah #Li-#Ion #Pouch-#Cell":

J. Electrochem. Soc. 172 080539 (2025)

DOI 10.1149/1945-7111/adfab7

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6 months ago

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Tom Gillispie

@tgilli72.bsky.social

7 months ago

LINKS TO GOOD STORYTELLING Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Writing Exercise GOOD STORYTELLING 3 Storytelling Techniques To Deliver Unforgettable Stories If You Can't Answe...

#storytelling LINKS TO GOOD STORYTELLING #writing_stories #characterization #plot
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