Yep, I'm with T.Allan.Smith and Chesterama. Chesterama has been speaking a lot about reader expectations. I think that that is so important, and that certain archetypal characters have been around, and stick around, for a reason.
I read a great book recently called Creating Comic Characters that really opened my eyes to how detailed character devlopment can be, and why it's so important. The book was geared towards sketch writers/sitcom writers, but I found a lot of it valuable for designing how my characters can play off of each other, and how side characters can really enhance a main character's traits.
I read a great book recently called Creating Comic Characters that really opened my eyes to how detailed character devlopment can be, and why it's so important. The book was geared towards sketch writers/sitcom writers, but I found a lot of it valuable for designing how my characters can play off of each other, and how side characters can really enhance a main character's traits.
