A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

Chapter 1: Whatever happened to her?

Characters to care about, 2 of 3

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Robb Grindstaff
Oct 13, 2025
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Introduction

Last week, we discussed the issues that can occur when a book focuses on the wrong character in the opening scene. Readers might invest in one character—thinking this will be the protagonist—then get a surprise later when the real main character shows up. It can be confusing or jarring. It takes the brain time to adjust to a new star of the …

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