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I have a really quick, but important creative writing tip for you today...

How old should your protagonist be?

Getting this one thing right or wrong can make or break your novel!

Here’s the thing:

Children like to read about other children either their own age or a bit older.

They tend not to be so keen on reading about younger children – not as the main characters, anyway – they have already been there and done that!

So if you want to write for 8-11s, make your protagonist 11, or thereabouts. If you are writing for 12-14s, make your protagonist 14 or above. If you’re writing for young adults, you will probably want your protagonist to be in their late teens.

Oh, and girls will read about boys, but boys aren't generally so keen on reading about girls. Just saying!

Trust that helps!

Until next time,

Janet

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