Blog Featuredby Ken Miyamoto- updated on November 7, 2023What are the types of characters screenwriters can use to mold within their own cinematic stories?What is the difference between Archetypes and Stock Characters? If you want to write a screenplay that's worthy of positive attention from screenwriting competitions, Hollywood development executives, producers and actors — then it's important to understand archetypes and stock character conventions.Many writers don't know the difference between a Archetypes and Stock Characters, and the truth is, even writers that do walk a very fine line between the two as they develop characters for their stories.Here are three definitions of terms that all writers need to know when developing characters, whether they are main, supporting, or minor.Enter Now | Final Deadline in 14 daysArchetype (n): a very typical example of a certain person or thing; types that fit fundamental human motifs.Cliché (n): A trite or overused expression or idea; often...
