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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
