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CRAFT: Writing Movie Heroes We’ll Root For
Likability alone will not make your protagonist appealing. But, never fear. Staton Rabin shares specific techniques you can learn for making your heroes engaging.
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Published Jan 16, 2018 5:00 PM PST
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