17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - A Story Questions Starter Guide
After months of working on your main character have you ever said to yourself...
"I don't know what my character wants,"
or
"Why are my side characters more interesting than my main character?"
or
"My main character doesn't feel real."
Did you know that for 50% of writers it takes them 2 months or longer before they begin to feel comfortable with their main character?
How this book can help you
-Easy to follow steps.
-Each step gives you a short breakdown.
-Specific questions, examples, and notes.
This guide is the written text version of a class we have put together for writers and storytellers who follow our Film Courage YouTube channel. What we have done here is expand the steps, breakdowns, and examples.
We've put a lot of thought, time, and energy into this guide... Basically we've done all we can to simplify the process of creating a main character to help give you a jumpstart.
We have guided writers through these steps and we have witnessed the breakthroughs and light bulb moments from writers all over the world.
Often what we find is that writers haven't asked enough questions. They haven't gone deep enough. We hope this guide puts you on that path.
We believe this digital PDF can provide you a roadmap and framework for your writing process.
Our best,
David and Karen
(if you have trouble at checkout, have feedback, or questions, please contact us at storyquestionsbook@gmail.com)
Again, this book is an expanded version of a class we have put together. Here is what writers
have said about the class.
“I am happy to have been a part of the class and am now seeing the pieces come together. Definitely recommending this class.” - Stephanie B.
"The thoughtful design of the course, and content, helped me to look at my characters (and story) with a 360 lense. What I learned from the class was foundational in moving my manuscript forward with greater depth and purpose.” - Joyce H.