This is the fourth part of our series on character relationships. Part I (the dangers of the Zero-Body Problem). Part II (the limitations / uses of the Two-Body Problem). Part III (notes on character relationships). When a protagonist character system has two meaningful relationships (as opposed to just one or none), I call this the Three-Body Problem.
Will 100% start incorporating this framework from now on. Also as a fan it's fascinating to read these and see how they apply to your work. Would love some deep dives on your stories and the thought processes on how you incorporated these concepts into them.
"characters are best understood as relationships. And the best characters have a Three Body Problem minimum — two meaningful relationships plus the relationship with themselves. " - Very clear and helpful.
Will 100% start incorporating this framework from now on. Also as a fan it's fascinating to read these and see how they apply to your work. Would love some deep dives on your stories and the thought processes on how you incorporated these concepts into them.
"characters are best understood as relationships. And the best characters have a Three Body Problem minimum — two meaningful relationships plus the relationship with themselves. " - Very clear and helpful.