Master Fiction Writing

Whose Story Is It? Choosing Your Protagonist and Their Engine of Want


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In this episode of Master Fiction Writing, we'll discuss the importance of choosing the right protagonist for your story, emphasising the need for a single human centre that readers can connect with, the distinction between external wants and internal needs, and the significance of crafting tailored opposition to enhance conflict.

We'll also cover the role of point of view in storytelling and provides practical exercises for writers to refine their narratives.

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Master Fiction WritingBy Stuart Wakefield

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