Female character archetypes

What if your past lovers confessed the enigmatic quality that attracted them–and held them in thrall? What if your friends, colleagues and even your enemies divulged how you naturally command attention–without even trying? Imagine what you could do with that kind of straight-no-chaser intel. It would be rare insight into the way the world sees you at your best. It […]

Struggling with your characterisation? Why not try using character archetypes ... here's what they are and how to use them.

All the people we see in our dreams can be connected to certain character archetypes. The term “archetype” means an original pattern in ancient Greek. The idea itself can be traced back to Plato. According to him, there were two realities – the world (where we live) and the non-physical realm (where Forms exist.) By Forms, he meant pre-existing ideals ... Read More

8 female archetypes

What are character archetypes? This article is your guide to 25 different character archetypes from Jungian characters to the Hero's Journey!

Character archetypes share core truths about people's personalities, goals, fears and weaknesses. Learn how to use them well in your own fiction.

Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. In this post, we share eight archetypes for heroes and heroines for you to use in your stories.