Outline your antagonist. What opposes your protagonist? Is it a person, a system, or something else? Define their motivations and why they are in conflict with the protagonist.

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Developing characters for a Young Adult (YA) dystopian novel is a multi-step process that involves creating a compelling protagonist, designing a formidable antagonist, and fleshing out the supporting cast. This structured approach ensures that characters possess the necessary depth, flaws, and motivations to drive the story's conflict.

Steps of Writing Young Adult YA Dystopian: Develop Your Characters

Develop a detailed profile for your main character. Consider their background, personality, strengths, weaknesses, and how they will change throughout the story.

Writing Young Adult Develop Your Characters - Step 1: Create Your Protagonist

Develop profiles for key supporting characters. How do they relate to the protagonist? What roles do they play in the story?

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