By
Brooks Whitelaw
Craft compelling mystery protagonists with this detailed guide for fiction writers. Get step-by-step exercises for developing naive characters that readers adore, including dialogue templates, character blueprint worksheets, and techniques to balance innocence with cleverness. Discover how to transform apparent weaknesses into investigative strengths and create surprising plot twists that feel earned and authentic.
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