Sidekick

BeginnerCharacter & castReference

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

BeginnerCharacter & castReference

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.