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Use Contrasting Pairs Intentionally
- Use contrasting pairs (like straight man and comic) to highlight characters' strengths and weaknesses.
- Plan foils intentionally to show differences that make each character more vivid.
Ground The Extraordinary With An Everyman
- Pair an eccentric 'super' character with an everyman to ground the story and provide empathy.
- Use the everyman POV to make readers sympathize while admiring the extraordinary character.
Externalize Internal Conflict
- If a protagonist feels inactive, split conflicting internal traits into two characters to externalize conflict.
- External conflicts read as more active and engaging than prolonged internal waffling.