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Writing a Protagonist That Can Get With It

Presented by: Andrew J. Peters | Cate Holahan | Howard Owen | Joseph Terrell | Kerry Peresta | Reavis Z. Wortham
Categories: Character | Mystery | Storytelling

Joseph Terrell, Andrew J. Peters, Cate Holahan, Howard Owen, Kerry Peresta, and Reavis Z. Wortham break down what makes a mystery protagonist truly compelling. They explore motivation, moral complexity, and how to reveal information at the right moment so readers stay invested in both the character and the story.

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