Writing a Character Web
Build pressure around your protagonist to force them into transformation
What Is the Character Web?
It is the network of relationships that shape your protagonist’s journey.
Every major supporting character should:
Represent a different belief system or emotional pressure point.
Challenge or reinforce your protagonist’s false belief.
Force decisions that test the story’s theme.
When you design your web correctly, your protagonist can’t avoid growth. The world forces it.
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