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Building a Protagonist Readers Care About

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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Jill Marr, Lucienne Diver, Lynette Ingram, and Philip Cioffari explore the many branches of the mystery genre. They discuss how tone, theme, and style shape everything from classic whodunits to literary mysteries, and how writers can find their place while still...

Building a Protagonist Readers Care About

Sustaining Passion Through Every Season of Writing

Behind The Scenes of TNT’s Major Crimes

Finding Your Place in the Mystery Genre

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