Character Archetypes in Movies Ep2: How to Write a Supporting Friend [Character Development]

Learn about The Caregiver and 7 Character Archetypes ►► It’s no secret that having great characters in movies is one way to get your story noticed - that’s why character archetypes are such a useful and powerful tool for any writer. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned vet or just learning how to write your screenplay, character archetypes help writers create dynamic character relationships and set the foundation for great character development and character traits. In this series, we’ll break down eight essential and original character archetypes in movies who will add drama, tension, or comedy to any story you write. In episode two of our Character Archetype series, we’re going to cover the one we like to call, “The Caregiver.” Generous and open-hearted, these character traits tell us that the Caregiver is typically the kind supportive friend. A character archetype to lean on, encourage, and a great tool to use when learning how to