• Constructing your story’s main character
• How to create a memorable protagonist
• How NOT to create a protagonist
• How to make your main character likable
• Create main character that readers bond with
• Hint at protagonist's intentions on opening page
• Allow main character to experience crisis of faith
• Always involve main character in story ending
• BONUS: "First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!" – Ray Bradbury
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09/18/2018
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