The First Draft Pro Blog

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Character & POV
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Creating a diverse cast of characters

Create diverse characters to bring inclusivity and broad appeal to your storytelling.
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Character & POV
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How to build out the rest of the cast

Enrich your narrative with a well-rounded and dynamic supporting cast.
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Character & POV
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101 potential external objects of desire

Discover 101 external objects of desire for compelling narratives and complex characters.
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Character & POV
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External objects of desire

Drive your plot and character motivations with external objects of desire.
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Character & POV
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Internal objects of desire

Explore internal objects of desire to drive character motivation and storytelling.
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Character & POV
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101 potential internal objects of desire

Shape your protagonist's journey with 101 internal objects of desire.
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Character & POV
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Defining your protagonist's object of desire

Define your protagonist's desire to enrich character development and drive your narrative.
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Character & POV
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How to establish your protagonist

Establish a strong protagonist to build a compelling narrative.
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Character & POV
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The difference between a protagonist and a main character

Uncover the distinction between a protagonist and a main character for effective storytelling.
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Character & POV
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Understanding protagonists vs antagonists

Discover the difference between protagonists and antagonists for dynamic narratives.
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Character & POV
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The hero character archetype

Understand the hero archetype for impactful storytelling.
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Character & POV
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The magician character archetype

Unleash the transformative power of the magician archetype in narratives.