Birds of Prey: writing unlikeable characters

How do you create an emotional connection between a reader and an unlikeable character? That's one of the most common questions we get as editors. The answer lies in understanding the anti-hero protagonist and Birds of Prey offers up a whole group of them to study. And where there are multiple protagonists, there are multiple plotlines. And each of those plotlines needs its own premise statement. It's a full episode this week! Enjoy! -V. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca. (https://valeriefrancis.ca/story-nerd/...) For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle. (https://valeriefrancis.ca/for-writers...) To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website. (https://www.melaniehill.com.au/) To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here. (https://literarykatskeynotes.substack...) Watch us on YouTube! (   / @valeriefrancis  )