Why is the Sidekick the Most Difficult Character to Create?

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Whatever fiction genre you write, you’re faced with assembling a cast of characters who will bring life to your story and engage your readers.

Some are relatively easy: your protagonist is generally a likable, pleasant, intelligent, quirky person. Your antagonist gives readers a reason to distrust them. If you’re writing a mystery, your red herrings can be a lot…