Who is your story about?
The benefits of choosing one main character
In previous posts, I’ve argued that your story should have a point, like a thesis statement that gives focus to your work. The way you will communicate this point is through the transformation of your main character. To paraphrase Lisa Cron, plot is what happens. Story is how the plot affects your character.
Just like your story will have more focus if there is one salient point, your story will also be more focused if you have one character who the story is primarily about. But how do you know who your main character is?
It might be your narrator, but not always
It might be the person who sets the story in motion, but not always
