Liz Busby

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Is there anyone in your story who, like Henry, played a big part in your protagonist’s past? You’re looking for characters who helped shape your protagonist’s story-specific worldview, because they’re who she will think of as she struggles to make sense of what’s happening in the present. It might be your protagonist’s mother, father, sibling(s), old flame, or even imaginary friend. Make a list of these characters, and take a moment to begin to envision them. Who are they? Write out a quick story-specific bio
Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
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