Many authors start with a Protagonist and then build a cast of characters around him or her. But as a story develops, it may turn out that one of the other characters becomes more suited for that role. Sticking with the original Protagonist causes the story to become mis-centered, and it fails to take on […]
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Write Your Novel Step by Step Go to Table of Contents Step 49 Protagonist Personal Characters have dramatic functions, but the reader or audience needs to identify with them as real people. A necessary but difficult task is to intertwine the personal and structural aspects of each character so that they blend seamlessly together and […]
Protagonist drives the plot forward. Antagonist tries to stop him. The Protagonist is the Prime Mover of the effort to achieve the Story’s Goal. The Antagonist is the Chief Obstacle to that effort. In a sense, Protagonist is the irresistible force and Antagonist is the immovable object. Often, a Protagonist is cast as the hero […]
Many authors start with a Protagonist and then build a cast of characters around him or her. But as a story develops, it may turn out that one of the other characters becomes more suited for that role. Sticking with the original Protagonist causes the story to become mis-centered, and it fails to take on […]
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For most authors, the hardest part of writing is the raw invention needed to come up with an intriguing plot, compelling characters, a meaningful theme, and an involving genre. Once you have that all worked out, the actual writing is the fun part. Our StoryWeaver story development app employs an inspired new technique that starts […]
Write Your Novel Step By Step By Melanie Anne PhillipsCreator of StoryWeaver Read it Below for Free… Also available in Paperbackand for your Kindle ~ Step 1 ~ Stages of Writing a Novel Writers often begin the novel development process by thinking about what their story needs: a main character/protagonist/hero, a solid theme, a riveting plot and, of […]
Write Your Novel Step By Step By Melanie Anne PhillipsCreator of StoryWeaver Read it below for free Also available in Paperbackand for your Kindle Stage One: Inspiration Section One: Plot Step 1 – The Four Stages of Writing a Novel Step 2 – Get Out of My Head! Step 3 – What’s the Big Idea? Step 4 – The Creativity Two-Step Step […]
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