Jed Herne | Does Your Main Character Suffer Enough? @Jed_Herne | Uploaded April 2023 | Updated October 2024, 13 hours ago.
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The best characters are the ones who undergo the greatest struggles. In this video, I share my system for developing meaningful suffering and conflict for your main character to elevate your novel.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
1:44 - Increase the power gap
3:48 - Remove powers, allies, & weapons
4:38 - Negative coincidences only
5:29 - Turn success into failure
6:43 - Align suffering with theme
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': jedherne.com/lessons
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:
Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: bit.ly/jednewsletter
📙 MY BOOKS:
Check out my fantasy books here: jedherne.com/stories
🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS:
Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount.
MailerLite (best email newsletter software for authors): mailerlite.com/a/awmq7yimghg9
ProWritingAid (editing software that helped a lot with my early books): prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301
🧑 ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer.
💬 CONNECT WITH ME:
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jedherne
Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com
(Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.)
Get my free writing advice eBook: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': jedherne.com/lessons
Apply for my 1-on-1 Story Coaching program: jedherne.com/coaching
The best characters are the ones who undergo the greatest struggles. In this video, I share my system for developing meaningful suffering and conflict for your main character to elevate your novel.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
1:44 - Increase the power gap
3:48 - Remove powers, allies, & weapons
4:38 - Negative coincidences only
5:29 - Turn success into failure
6:43 - Align suffering with theme
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': jedherne.com/lessons
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:
Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: bit.ly/jednewsletter
📙 MY BOOKS:
Check out my fantasy books here: jedherne.com/stories
🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS:
Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount.
MailerLite (best email newsletter software for authors): mailerlite.com/a/awmq7yimghg9
ProWritingAid (editing software that helped a lot with my early books): prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301
🧑 ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer.
💬 CONNECT WITH ME:
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jedherne
Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com
(Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.)
