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character proactivity

3 Ways To Give Your Protagonist Agency

A while ago I wrote about the three aspects of an engaging character, and one of those was making the person proactive. You don’t have to be in the writing world long before someone gives you the advice: give your protagonist agency. Readers want someone who will actively do something Read more

By Liz, 1 weekApril 14, 2026 ago

3 Aspects Of An Engaging Character (With Examples)

Every writer wants to have engaging characters that hook the readers. In this post, I’m going to talk about three elements that can create a character that readers want to get behind. These are proactivity, competence, and sympathy. All three elements should be treated like sliders instead of an on/off Read more

By Liz, 4 yearsFebruary 22, 2022 ago
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