It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
September 2 question - Do you have a favorite character archetype you tend to gravitate toward in your writing?
Nathan Baugh has an extensive list of character archetypes HERE. Seventy-seven in fact!
I would say a lot of my characters tend to fall between brooding loner and resilient survivor. Most of my In Darkness characters fell in that range as did several of my Circle of Friends characters. I guess as an only child who has been through some stuff, I can relate to those archetypes.
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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is fifteen years old this month!
To celebrate, Alex has asked that we list our books with links and when visiting other members, purchase some of their books.
I’m just going to link three of my books:
How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now!
In Darkness (paranormal romance)
Overcoming Obstacles with Spunk! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting
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And a charcuterie board from August – lots of fresh fruits and veggies!
What archetype do you tend to use?
What archetype do you tend to use?
I can definitely relate to the brooding loner from my own life. Love your charcuterie board
ReplyDeleteNatalie...your link to your blog says it's not secure.
DeleteOMGOODNESS! That board is amazing!! I feel like nibbling...
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start coming to your house for meals. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI looked up Nathan's list. My characters are resilient survivors. They have undergone significant trauma, and their stories are of their healing and overcoming. Thank you for helping me to put that into words! Oh, and I'll be in the door right behind Melissa!
ReplyDeleteYour boards are so inspiring! I've written loners too! Not solely but they are in there.
ReplyDeleteI like a brooding hero.
ReplyDeleteFood looks delicious.
Resilient survivor is always a good one.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what archetypes I'm drawn to. It's not something I give much thought to, so whatever my characters end up being is a complete accident.
ReplyDeleteWow! Seventy-seven? I knew about some, but not that many.
ReplyDeleteI have a loner-type in one of my books, but not in a brooding way, it's just that no one else understands her. Your charcuterie board looks amazing as always. I got your promotion book and am excited to dive in!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny! Most people have been referencing a list of ten types, and I kept shaking my head because the writing world (or world in general) is much more nuanced than that. I don't know if my types fit within people's boxes, but I know these characters from the 5 brothers, 2 sisters, many, many cousins, aunts, uncles, etc in my life. I think when we write from reality we embody the most relatable characters.
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your work-of-art charcuterie board! I'd like to try it sometime! I think it is time for me to re-read your Leadership book. It is timeless!
ReplyDeleteJenni, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, you are all invited to my house for charcuterie.
ReplyDelete77!! I'm heading over to see that list. Thanks for sharing. And the spread looks so yummy and refreshing on this hot summer day.
ReplyDeleteWow
ReplyDelete. 77 categories and books as examples to go with? Can't imagine the time that took. And what a feast you prepare. Yum!
That's a phenomenal charcuterie board! I love resilient survivors too--solid choice.
ReplyDeleteLove the charcuterie board! Looks amazing! And, happy birthday, IWSG!
ReplyDeleteI think I use the same coin with two sides. Two opposing characters showing the chaos between wisdom and trying to chase a wisp of smoke.
ReplyDeleteI like a brooding loner. I have read quite a few books with such a hero. I guess you're not the only writer who likes exploring this archetype.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Melissa about your boards. I want to be invited as a guest to sample your goodies.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to see the different archetypes that people have been using. You've really been doing it up with the charcuterie boards.
ReplyDeleteYour book, How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now is really good! 77 archetypes? Who knew?!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! I didn't realize there was a list with that many archetypes! I own a book called 45 Master Characters, and I thought that was a lot.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that the resilient survivor can help create strong characters more easily. Although I don't intentionally write according to a single archetype since I believe they will inevitably come up in characters, many of my characters lean toward the magician which I explain in my IWSG post for this month.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane - love your boards. Fascinating characters amongst the IWSG friends - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteAnd we ever all get together, I will make us one huge, awesome charcuterie board.
Your boards always make me hungry:) They look so appealing. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou're a very busy lady! The board looks delicious and is making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by and envious of your charcuterie boards. This one appears even more delicious than the others.
ReplyDeleteBe well, Diane.