Ally who contrasts or supports the lead. Can carry humor, heart, or competence.

Ally who contrasts or supports the lead. Can carry humor, heart, or competence. Character craft turns psychology into choices other characters and readers can track.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Why it matters

Sidekick sharpens cast talk. Desire, change, and relationship pressure become visible in revision notes.

Common pitfalls

Using sidekick as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Letting sidekick crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.

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Sidekick

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Ally who contrasts or supports the lead. Can carry humor, heart, or competence.

Ally who contrasts or supports the lead. Can carry humor, heart, or competence. Character craft turns psychology into choices other characters and readers can track.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Why it matters

Sidekick sharpens cast talk. Desire, change, and relationship pressure become visible in revision notes.

Common pitfalls

Using sidekick as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Letting sidekick crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.