Artwork

Content provided by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

7 Key Facts You MUST Know About Your Protagonist (Before Writing Another Word) | Episode 13

17:18
 
Share
 

Manage episode 420840018 series 3576980
Content provided by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What makes a protagonist memorable and unique? What makes readers fall in love with them enough to follow them around for 300-500 pages?

Knowing the answers to those questions is the difference between creating a flat, dull protagonist and having a magnetic protagonist that readers can’t get enough of!

In this episode you’ll learn:

  1. Why every novel is actually character driven
  2. How character arc must be thoroughly considered when getting to know your protagonist
  3. The 7 questions you must ask yourself about your protagonist to make them magnetic to readers
  4. And so much more!

Snag my FREE protagonist workbook:

https://manyworldswriting.com/protagonist

Join the Many Worlds Writing Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012106499677937/?mibextid=oMANbw

Ask Me Anything Thursdays👋 Send me your writing question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name if you want a shout out! 🤗

Support the show

  continue reading

35 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 420840018 series 3576980
Content provided by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What makes a protagonist memorable and unique? What makes readers fall in love with them enough to follow them around for 300-500 pages?

Knowing the answers to those questions is the difference between creating a flat, dull protagonist and having a magnetic protagonist that readers can’t get enough of!

In this episode you’ll learn:

  1. Why every novel is actually character driven
  2. How character arc must be thoroughly considered when getting to know your protagonist
  3. The 7 questions you must ask yourself about your protagonist to make them magnetic to readers
  4. And so much more!

Snag my FREE protagonist workbook:

https://manyworldswriting.com/protagonist

Join the Many Worlds Writing Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012106499677937/?mibextid=oMANbw

Ask Me Anything Thursdays👋 Send me your writing question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name if you want a shout out! 🤗

Support the show

  continue reading

35 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play