So, years ago I attended a workshop in which Michael Hauge's resources were shared. Michael is a screenplay writer, novellist and teacher who shares amazing resources on his website. http://www.storymastery.com/ Once I found Michael I downloaded everything I could find, printed and bound it all in a book. It's now a sort of novel writing bible I use to make sure my structure actually works, thus getting me the contract. One of the most useful and quick references he provides is this - 'Key Story Questions' Michael Hauge’s key story questions for novels 1. Who is the hero or protagonist? 2. Why will we immediately empathise with the hero? In other words, why will we identify with her when she is introduced? 3. ...