Whether they’re humans, supernatural creatures, heroes, or villains, fully developed characters drive narratives. The art of character development is essential to crafting characters that audiences ...

Matthew Kalil is an accomplished storyteller with expertise spanning writing, directing, script editing, authorship, and public speaking. He wrote The Three Wells of Screenwriting. Having contributed ...

Despite their differences, both authors agree that writing is hard work and provide a mix of inspiration and practical ...

The reason we love stories is the characters. Sure, we like a good, exciting plot and an interesting world, but complex characters are what turn those worlds and plots into something memorable—they ...

EXCLUSIVE: Disney looks to be taking one of its iconic villains and giving it the live-action spin as sources tell Deadline ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. JRPGs and strong character writing go hand-in-hand, and any title that ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Final Fantasy games feature engaging character writing that highlights ...