A novel's premise is more than just a situation

There are tons of words that take on more precise meaning when you use them in a certain professional field.

One such word: premise.

When it comes to fiction, a premise isn't just a situation, says author and book coach C.S. Lakin.

It's how your protagonist will deal with that situation, too.

Lakin takes a bigger look at how premise and protagonists work together in fiction at her Live Write Thrive blog.

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