Heroes are intricate folks, no? Think of all the weight your protagonist carries on his shoulders. He’s the focal point of the narrative. He drives the …
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Secondary Characters: why they believe the book is about them
You know all about your Protagonist, right? Everything he thinks and feels; all of her motivations. Why she hates geometry. Whether he likes to dress up in …
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WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? Knowing Your Characters
I talk a lot about characterization. A whole lot. Because of course characters drive your story, and without a great protagonist (and hopefully, small …
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