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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine.

If you've ever wondered how to make your characters compelling, relatable, and unforgettable, we’ve got some ideas for you. Plus, we've got examples from your favorite Kdramas and blockbuster movies.

Topics:

  • How a Save the Cat moment gets the audience to root for a character
  • Our favorite Save the Cat moments why they worked for us
  • Genuine vs. manufactured conflict
  • Creating complex backstories
  • Pitfalls writers should avoid with Save the Cat moments
  • Jess’s tips for bloggers and podcasters

💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

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  • 🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group

📥 Send us a Text Message Send us your questions about writing and publishing for an upcoming Ask Us Anything episode. We love to hear from you!

⚡Links:

  • Better-Faster Conference 2024 in Minnesota

https://classes.betterfasteracademy.com/courses/bfacon-2024-in-minnesota--6084b57c-5905-472f-a1dc-c180d44a2f6e/salespage

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine.

If you've ever wondered how to make your characters compelling, relatable, and unforgettable, we’ve got some ideas for you. Plus, we've got examples from your favorite Kdramas and blockbuster movies.

Topics:

  • How a Save the Cat moment gets the audience to root for a character
  • Our favorite Save the Cat moments why they worked for us
  • Genuine vs. manufactured conflict
  • Creating complex backstories
  • Pitfalls writers should avoid with Save the Cat moments
  • Jess’s tips for bloggers and podcasters

💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

  • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
  • Private slack group
  • Shoutout on a future episode.
  • 🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group

📥 Send us a Text Message Send us your questions about writing and publishing for an upcoming Ask Us Anything episode. We love to hear from you!

⚡Links:

  • Better-Faster Conference 2024 in Minnesota

https://classes.betterfasteracademy.com/courses/bfacon-2024-in-minnesota--6084b57c-5905-472f-a1dc-c180d44a2f6e/salespage

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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