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Podcast: How to be an Author
Episode: Friend, foil, or fan favorite? Writing an effective sidekick into your novel
Description: Dr. Watson. Hermione Granger. Donkey. Pancho Villa. A good sidekick can become a reader or fan favorite in books and movies, but writing a good one is not as easy as you may think. A sidekick can either be too insipid, too static, and not contribute to the plot, or they can take over, taking attention away from the main character and confusing the storyline. And we know you want your character to have friends, but sometimes, it's important to isolate them to allow better character development. Join writing coach Karena Akhavein, PhD, in this insightful episode...