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Building a Protagonist Readers Care About

Presented by: Alana White | Angela Greenman | Kathryn Lasky | Lawrence Allan | Susan Ouellette | TJ O'Connor
Categories: Character | Fiction | Writing

Alana White, Angela Greenman, Kathryn Lasky, Lawrence Allan, Susan Ouellette, and T.J. O’Connor explore what makes a protagonist truly resonate. They discuss mirror moments, the influence of supporting characters, and the emotional layers that help readers form a lasting connection with the story’s central figure.

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