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Character Pitfalls Fix-It Guide — Passive Protagonists, Flat Villains & More | Fiction Writing Reference PDF
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Struggling with characters who feel flat, forgettable, or just *wrong*? This printable reference guide targets the four most common character mistakes that trip up beginner and intermediate fiction writers — and shows you exactly how to fix them.
Inside you'll find:
• **Passive protagonists** — learn why your hero needs to drive the story, not ride it
• **Motiveless villains** — discover how to give your antagonist a reason that makes readers uneasy
• **Unearned skills** — find out why a sudden competence kills reader trust and how to plant ability early
• **Mirror scenes** — understand when self-reflection stalls momentum and how to cut or redirect it
Each section includes a clear wrong example and a corrected version using the same characters and scenario, practical rules under 25 words, and craft notes for the exceptions that matter.
Designed in a warm parchment craft-book aesthetic — easy to read on screen or printed as a desk reference.
**Perfect for:** NaNoWriMo prep, novel drafting, workshopping, or writing courses.
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