Creating a Protagonist? Give Them the “It” Factor
If a character has the “it” factor means he or she is someone special. Memorable. A character with charisma. How to develop a protagonist with these qualities? Read on…
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The Compelling Protagonist Part 2: Hook Your Reader with Main Character
Once a reader connects to your protagonist, they will go along for the ride and won’t be able to put your book down. Here are two pieces that will help your protagonist hook your reader and draw them into the story.
Creating The Compelling Protagonist: Three No-Fail Writing Strategies
One of the most important aspects of a page-turner is a strong reader-protagonist connection. Use any one or better yet, all of these three techniques and you are well on your way to writing a bestselling protagonist.
Your Young Adult Protagonist–Some Do’s and Don’ts
The truth about YA authors is that most of us are *not* actually young adults–at least, not in the teenager sense. Most of us are actually adults writing about teens, and therefore we need to be careful to avoid some pitfalls when creating your young adult protagonist. I thought I’d compile a brief list of … [Read more…]
Creative Writing Prompts: Developing Character with Core Values
Here are some creative writing prompts to help you find the heart and soul—the moral compass—of your character, followed by some prompts meant for you to ask yourself.