17.25: Archetypes, Ensembles, and Expectations

Published: June 19, 2022, 10 p.m.

b'Your Hosts:\\xa0Dan Wells,\\xa0Zoraida Cordova,\\xa0Kaela Rivera, and Howard Tayler
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\\nWe\'ve talked about making every member of the ensemble meaningful. In this episode we\'re discussing who, in archetype terms, everybody is. How can archetypes help us get started, how can they help us set reader expectations, and what are the archetype-related pitfalls we need to avoid? And finally, is \'archetype\' even the correct term here?
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\\nLiner Notes: Here\'s the "Black Superheroes with Electrical Powers" article.
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\\nCredits:\\xa0This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.\\n\\nOur Sponsors:\\n* Check out Factor 75 and use our code wx50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ \\n\\nSupport this podcast at \\u2014 https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-content\\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands'