Brainstorming Your Perfect Protagonist
Fiction readers love a great protagonist—someone who is multidimensional, dealing with lots of inner conflict, and passionate about something that…
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The Intersection of Premise and Protagonist
UPCOMING: I’m doing a second workshop on crafting a terrific premise on February 21, 2-4 p.m. Pacific Time (it will be…
5 Characteristics of the Perfect Murder Mystery Hero
Today’s post is by screenwriter Neil Chase. There are many important elements to a successful murder mystery, but the hero…
The Intersection of Character Transformation and Moral Dilemma
The protagonist’s transformational journey is highlighted in countless stories, whether novels, movies, or plays. If you take time to examine…
Getting to Know Your Protagonist
Today’s guest post is by Steven-John Tait. If you’ve ever struggled to get under the skin of your protagonist, don’t…
Why Your Protagonist Should Have a Past “Wound”
Last week I introduce the idea that writers need to know some important things about their protagonist before starting to…
The First Thing You Should Know about Your Protagonist before You Start Writing
Most fiction writers know that character is at the heart of a story. Whether you are writing short or long…
Plots ~ Bigger Is Better
If you’ve been following this blog all year, you may have noticed I haven’t gone into plot at all except…
3 Things You Must Have in Your Novel’s First Paragraph
I gave you my spiel last time on plotting and planning your novel in advance. I promise not to smack…
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