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By Daisy TorresThe oceans part. The Earth (or whatever your fictional world is) quakes. The people stare in awe as your head-strong, snarky Female Protagonist walks through the sea, draped in an ethereal, bubbling dress of water.She’s here. She’s sarcastic. She’s...

By Bethany FehrWhen it comes to writing interesting characters, one of the most common pieces of advice is “give your character flaws.”Generally, I think this is good advice. But what if I’m writing a hero—a character who is defined by good characteristics? Are those...

By Joy C. Woodbury “Why would I ever want to kill my hero?” you may be asking as you click this article. Rarely in fiction do we see a hero die. Unlike the mentor - can we agree that mentors are pretty much doomed before the novel even begins? - heroes bear an...