Showing posts with label protagonist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label protagonist. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

IWSG: Whose Perspective - Hero or Villain?

The purpose of the Insecure Writers' Support Group is to "share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!"

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This Month's Question: "Whose perspective do you like to write from best, the hero (protagonist) or the villain (antagonist)? And why?"

My Answer: Since I write for the young adult audience, my novels are written from the perspective of the protagonist. However, during the drafting and revision phases, I will often write passages from the antagonist's perspective in order to better understand that character and his or her motivations. These passages don't make it into the finished manuscript, but bits and pieces and the essence of the writing filter through to the story.


How about you? Whose perspective do you like to write from?