In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene discuss the keys to building a powerful protagonist using tips from Lisa Cron’s "Story Genius", Jessica Brody’s "Save the Cat Writes a Novel", and "The Emotional Wound Thesaurus" by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. They dive into what internal motivation is needed to build a compelling character, and how your character’s wound, wants, needs and goals should tie together to drive the story forward.