Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses 8.33: Making Non-Human Characters Relatable

Aug 18, 2013
The podcast discusses the challenge of making non-human characters relatable in fiction, suggesting incorporating universal desires and needs. They also talk about drawing upside down faces, recommend a book, and explore strategies to create relatable non-human characters. The importance of a human gateway character is discussed, along with how non-human characters enhance the weirdness of science fiction and fantasy.
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