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Call it your hero. Or your MC.
But all stories need one main protagonist. When we don’t know who your main character is, we have no one to root for.
Why is picking one character to focus on a good idea?
We need to know who we’re experiencing your story through. Your protagonist is the portal. It's how we hook into your story from the first page to the last.
In this episode, you'll learn why focusing on one character creates a richer experience for the reader, and an easier writing experience for you.
You'll learn what to do when you have multiple character viewpoints, co-protagonists, and other characters who have a stake in the action.
And I'll give you 3 questions to help you nail the main star of your story.
So grab a pencil and let's do this together.
Episode Website
Link mentioned in this episode:
Episode 89: What Plotters and Pantsers Both Get Wrong About Story
Write. Revise. Finish. The Emerging Writers Academy is where fiction and memoir writers get the support to do all three - with a community that's doing it alongside you. Spots close January 15. Learn more at nancipanuccio.com/writer.
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.
By Nanci Panuccio5
2626 ratings
Call it your hero. Or your MC.
But all stories need one main protagonist. When we don’t know who your main character is, we have no one to root for.
Why is picking one character to focus on a good idea?
We need to know who we’re experiencing your story through. Your protagonist is the portal. It's how we hook into your story from the first page to the last.
In this episode, you'll learn why focusing on one character creates a richer experience for the reader, and an easier writing experience for you.
You'll learn what to do when you have multiple character viewpoints, co-protagonists, and other characters who have a stake in the action.
And I'll give you 3 questions to help you nail the main star of your story.
So grab a pencil and let's do this together.
Episode Website
Link mentioned in this episode:
Episode 89: What Plotters and Pantsers Both Get Wrong About Story
Write. Revise. Finish. The Emerging Writers Academy is where fiction and memoir writers get the support to do all three - with a community that's doing it alongside you. Spots close January 15. Learn more at nancipanuccio.com/writer.
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

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