To engage readers' feelings, writers can threaten the protagonist readers have come to know and love. This is where emotion amplifiers can be useful.

Angela Ackerman One of the most important jobs we have as writers is to always push the story forward, forcing our protagonist to act. This isn’t always easy. Characters, like people, fight change and personal growth because it makes them feel vulnerable and can be emotionally painful. The fact is, it’s always easier to stay […]