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There’s a lot riding on your story’s protagonist. After all, this is the person your readers are going to spend the next several hundred pages “hanging out” with — and if you don’t succeed in crafting an intriguing hero that readers care about and want to follow, they’re going to put the book down. Today, I’m going to share the secret to crafting a compelling protagonist, so you can return to your WIP and ensure yours is someone readers can’t help but invest in.
MORE WRITING ADVICE:
The ONLY Way to Plot a Novel (It’s Easier Than You Think!): https://youtu.be/VGFh_VckLFE
The Secret to Writing Likeable Characters: https://youtu.be/fu8nRjcolBg
Does Your Main Character Suck?: https://youtu.be/WJ_N4gLdZjo
HOW TO CREATE A COMPELLING PROTAGONIST:
01:30 – Create a strong objective
05:04 – Recognize weak vs. strong objectives
07:42 – Thread the objective through the narrative
10:01 – Clarify when objectives shift
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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