567: Ep. 567: Archetypal Antagonists for the Mage Arc: Evil and the Weakness of Humankind
The archetypal antagonists for the Mage Arc often manifest subtly--not in obvious "evil," but in an ordinary person's weakness.
561: Ep. 561: Archetypal Antagonists for Each of the Six Archetypal Character Arcs
A series looking at the archetypal antagonists inherent within each of the six main archetypal "life arcs."
559: Ep. 559: 3 Things to Know About the Ending of a Story
The tremendous (but sometimes misunderstood) significance of the Climactic Moment in the ending of a story.
558: Ep. 558: How the Antagonist Functions in Different Types of Character Arcs
The role of the antagonist varies depending on the nature of the protagonist's character arc.
555: Ep. 555: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 22: How to Use Archetypal Character Arcs in Your Stories
How can you apply archetypal character arcs in a practical way to your own stories? Here are five considerations for choosing archetypes.
554: Ep. 554: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 21: The Flat Archetype of the Mentor
The final Flat archetype of the Mentor is one of the most significant within human storytelling.
553: Ep. 553: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 20: The Flat Archetype of the Elder
The Flat archetype of the Elder provides crucial guidance for enacting important change in surrounding characters.
552: Ep. 552: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 19: The Flat Archetype of the Ruler
The Flat archetype of the Ruler represents the potential period in a person’s life in which he or she is in a position of leadership.
551: Ep. 551: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 18: The Flat Archetype of the Parent
We don’t often think of the Flat archetype of the Parent with the same enthusiasm as we do the Hero. And yet they are intrinsically linked.
550: Ep. 550: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 17: The Flat Archetype of the Lover
A deeply nuanced archetype that evolves with us for most of our lives, the Flat archetype of the Lover is inherent and integral.
549: Ep. 549: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 16: The Flat Archetype of the Child
The archetype of the Child is necessarily an archetype of deep vulnerability and surprisingly powerful impact upon other characters.
548: Ep. 548: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 15: Introduction to the 6 Flat Archetypes
Flat archetypes are often seen teaching other characters some of the same lessons they just learned in their own previously completed arcs.
