Unlocking the Power of Multiple Viewpoint Characters: The Secret to Unforgettable Stories
https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2010/12/02/having-multiple-protagonists-in-your-novel/
Based on the cranky responses from other readers, I’m guessing it highlights a common trap… Specifically, I was drifting into multiple protagonists and hit the exact obstacle you called out: Emotional impact turns into 1 + 1 = 1/2. (I ended up with a protagonist even I didn’t care about.)
The proto-protagonists were conceived to independently uncover and feed puzzle pieces to my hero. I was hoping you’d provide some thoughts on a good balance.
