Episode 51 - True to the End. The keys to developing your protagonist's character arc

The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

Dec 09 2015 | 00:15:17

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Show Notes

Nothing holds the reader in your story like a compelling, authentic character, and an essential element of developing a character is developing their character arc. In this episode we explore the essentials of developing the arc for your protagonist and principle characters. I'll explain why the character arc is so important, why it has to develop in harmony with the story arc, and why we need to pay attention to the inner and outer journey of our lead characters.

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