1 Simple Trick for Complex, Conflicted Characters

[@PaulRWorthington]

I really like this way of looking at a character's internal struggle. Showing conflicting strong values goes deeper than the standard "internal need vs external want." Thanks very much!

[@janekalmes]

You’re so welcome; glad you liked it!

[@patch8376]

Expelled vs dead also comes up in a skit where Rowan Atkinson plays a school principal and talks to an unruly child's parents about disciplinary "fatal beatings". I can't remember the show name.

[@janekalmes]

Rowan Atkinson always makes me laugh.

[@MYlearning-f7l]

You are so helpful. I always learn something new whenever I watch your videos.

[@janekalmes]

That is so great to hear, thank you!

[@Sisanf]

This is such a clear explanation of character change and character arc!! Thank you for explain this so well!

[@Navidad622]

You are a brilliant teacher ❤️

[@janekalmes]

Thank you so much!

[@judyshinohara]

Such a great video. Thank you for using a wide range of examples, too. I'm so tired of seeing examples from Pride and Prejudice and the Hunger Games from other KZbinrs lol I'm terrible at coming up with complex characters, so I want to try this method. It seems like fun!

[@janekalmes]

Glad you enjoyed it, Judith!

[@heatherkline6766]

I have a pinpoint character introduction in a standalone mystery of mine. (It is how-dunnit or a why-dunnit as opposed to a who-dunnit; our protagonist/sleuth has an idea of who, and a hunch why but explaining the whole thing is tricky.) In the opening he risks his own safety to preserve justice; however, when the criminal begins to use deadly force, my protagonist freaks out. He is saved by someone else. By the climax, his values swap; and he nearly dies as a result of trying to protect a victim he doesn't even know.

[@annavernick1490]

thank you for a new perspective on creating a comples character that will mean something to readers. I am often blocked by inner versus outer or deep wound. This helps the writing get started, other stuff can up when it's ready to be revealed by subconscious.

[@janekalmes]

You’re so welcome!

[@susanbennett8423]

Oh my god this changes EVERYTHING! This was super helpful! Do you have a workbook for sale, or a Patreon page?

[@janekalmes]

Working on it, thanks for asking!

[@Navidad622]

Please let us know

[@nancymangan5010]

Brilliant. You 're always so spot on. I'm impressed with how.clearly you explain things. Now it's so obvious! Thank you.

[@janekalmes]

You are so welcome! I’m really glad it was helpful for you!

[@ldfm-z5r]

I love this Jane! You did it again!💜☺️

[@janekalmes]

Thank you so much, Laura!

[@mohammaddehbashi4624]

Awesome Tips!!thank You

[@KimtheElder]

Loooove these explanations. Thank you 😊

[@janekalmes]

I’m so glad!

[@dcle944]

Kids are below marriage?:-)