What makes a main character?

·   Has a Backstory: An interesting main character has a strong backstory that makes him/her stand apart from other characters in the book.

·   Is a Round Character: The main character should be a round character who has strengths and weaknesses and be multi-layered. As a reader, you’re rooting for him/her but don’t necessarily agree with or like everything about him/her.

·   Is a Dynamic Character: The main character should transform across the story and be “different” in many ways by the end of the story than he/she was in the beginning.

·   Works to Meet Goals: The main character should have a major goal, or maybe even multiple goals, that he/she is working toward. Often times, these goals lead the main character on a quest or journey throughout the plot of the book.