Write Your Hero: How to Create Fan-Favorite Protagonists, from Heroines to Anti-Heroes and More (The Writer’s Craft Series)

Not all heroes save the day–what path will yours take? Whether they’re a young, bright-eyed visionary or a disillusioned outsider, your novel’s protagonist is the central pillar around which every part of your story is built. From your plot to your cast, theme, and even your reader’s experience, this character will form your novel’s foundation. Because of this, crafting a well-written hero is a critical (but challenging) step in writing a novel. Your protagonist will need a backstory, identity, and character arc, alongside meaningful goals, desires, and conflicts to face. All of these elements and more will combine to form your hero’s unique journey–meaning you’ll need to understand all of them to truly bring your protagonist to life. In Write Your Hero, join experienced book coach and developmental editor Lewis Jorstad as you: Weave together the five key traits of every fan-favorite protagonist, Sculpt the internal and external journeys that will define your hero’s story, Craft compelling challenges and conflicts for your protagonist to face, Build a vibrant world around your new hero, And bring it all together in a three-dimensional character profile that takes your novel to new heights! From powerful tales of heroism and growth, to complex stories of redemption, Write Your Hero will give you the tools you need to tell your protagonist’s unique story!