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He is the character who will get the most out of this particular story line.
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Something tangible that the reader can keep track of and root for.
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Which of my main characters is most like my reader?
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Your hero is who the reader will turn to when trying to figure out, What is this novel really about?
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Plot, structure, and character transformation.
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
also referred to as the premise.
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
you’ve got a hero who’s just putzing around, waiting for something to happen. (Very boring plot.)
Jessica Brody • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
all main characters should have compelling and complete character arcs, but whose is the biggest? Who has the furthest to go? Who has the most to gain from being the hero of this novel? And who is the most resistant to the change?