Listen "Story Works Round Table 007 | Arcless Protagonists"
Episode Synopsis
The rule is that your hero must have a character arc. So when is it all right to break the rule? Alida, Robert and Kathryn discuss the merits and pitfalls of writing a hero without a character arc. It has been done to great success, so why do so few people suggest it’s even possible to write an arcless protagonist? And when is killing your hero "justifiable homicide in self defense?"Visit WordEssential.com and book a discovery call today!
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