Advertisements are so much fun to analyze, and it’s such an important skill to have. If you’re looking for ways to understand advertisements so that you’re a savvy consumer and not blindly falling prey to things, this post walks you through everything from car insurance ads to propaganda. However, ads can also help with your stories! I also walk through how you can incorporate advertisements to develop characters and flesh out your world, and the things to consider as you create your own ads. From futuristic scifi to modern day settings and even back to medieval fantasy, advertisements are an essential part of life in the real world, and should be reflected in yours. Who knows? You might stumble upon an ad campaign that redefines your understanding of the world, especially when it comes to propaganda!
