What do you think about multiple main lead stories?

[Nevafrost]

Recently I have started writing a multiple main lead story. Basically the female leads are friends. They are working on something together.
But,I got confused at one point. Should I focus on the story or the character development? I guess it's the story I need to focus on. But, I still get confused.
So, suggest me something based on other multiple main lead stories.
Edit: I see a lot of you talking about different POVs. And I don't mind at all. But, the thing is there is only one POV in my story. (3rd Person POV)

 

[Rhaps]

It doesn't necessary need to focus on character development, what make multiple MC stories work is that the characters bounces off of each other.

 

[Nevafrost]

It doesn't necessary need to focus on character development, what make multiple MC stories work is that the characters bounces off of each other.

I thought so.But a lot of people tend to be attracted towards the character development.So,I just wanted to make sure which is more important

 

[Daitengu]

Depends on how you write it. I've dropped a story because the author rehashed the same event three times in a row from three different perspectives. Taking 60 chapters to do so. So frustrating.

 

[Nevafrost]

Depends on how you write it. I've dropped a story because the author rehashed the same event three times in a row from three different perspectives. Taking 60 chapters to do so. So frustrating.

Of course nooooo...Who the hell describes something in 3 different POVs?
I wrote it in a 3rd person perspective.

 

[Deleted member 84247]

Not my favorite. Will read if story good.

 

[Nevafrost]

Not my favorite. Will read if story good.

So,does that mean in your opinion the story is more important to put focus on than the characters?

 

[Deleted member 84247]

So,does that mean in your opinion the story is more important to put focus on than the characters?

No, I enjoy stories with good characters the most. If the characters are good the story will be good

 

[Nevafrost]

No, I enjoy stories with good characters the most. If the characters are good the story will be good

That's true.Of course character development is a must in every story(from my POV).But,there are certain stories where you only focus on one or two characters' development and put less focus on the storyline.But,in my case,the storyline is the most important.And to do that I must develop the characteristics .But I can'tfocus on that as I have to emphasize the storyline.

 

[Deleted member 84247]

That's true.Of course character development is a must in every story(from my POV).But,there are certain stories where you only focus on one or two characters' development and put less focus on the storyline.But,in my case,the storyline is the most important.And to do that I must develop the characteristics .But I can'tfocus on that as I have to emphasize the storyline.

The characters develop with the story. The story gives them motivations and goals.
A character is not someone who simply speaks funny or acts like a tsundere. A character has their own goals and likes/dislikes. A good character is strong enough to move the plot by itself because their goals will move the plot.

 

[Nevafrost]

The characters develop with the story. The story gives them motivations and goals.
A character is not someone who simply speaks funny or acts like a tsundere. A character has their own goals and likes/dislikes. A good character is strong enough to move the plot by itself because their goals will move the plot.

Yeah,the characters build the story which can either revolve around them or the storyline.

 

[greyblob]

difficult to pull off right

 

[georgelee5786]

They're alright.

 

[CarburetorThompson]

It doesn't necessary need to focus on character development, what make multiple MC stories work is that the characters bounces off of each other.

I don’t even think that’s necessary. Theres stories that follow multiple perspectives where the pov characters rarely or sometimes never meet. What’s important is that the pov characters have actions and reactions in regards to the other character. Otherwise it just becomes two different stories annoyingly spliced together

 

[Nevafrost]

I don’t even think that’s necessary. Theres stories that follow multiple perspectives where the pov characters rarely or sometimes never meet. What’s important is that the pov characters have actions and reactions in regards to the other character. Otherwise it just becomes two different stories annoyingly spliced together

To clarify it once again,my story has only one perspective, 3rd person perspective.

 

[CarburetorThompson]

To clarify it once again,my story has only one perspective, 3rd person perspective.

Yeah you can have multiple povs with third person if it’s a third person limited perspective. That’s how the Song of Ice and Fire books are written.

 

[Nevafrost]

Yeah you can have multiple povs with third person if it’s a third person limited perspective. That’s how the Song of Ice and Fire books are written.

Oh!

 

[Sylver]

Well my work has two main leads, it's easy to share the development and focus between them since they work together and are in a relationship with each other.

1. Equal development time. Make sure you give both characters some individuality so that they can stand on their own, but don't play favorites or your second main lead becomes a secondary character.
2. Don't compete with character writing. Not everyone needs to be a Shakespeare tragedy. Sometimes simplicity can be the most appealing, just find the right balance. In your case, write it so they work well off each other.
3. Show both sides of the story. How does the perspective of one friend differentiate from the other? Do they have any misunderstandings? As best friends, do they have any disagreements? Any fights or conflicts of interest? Win us over by showing them as real friends, have them tease each other, poke fun at the others insecurities, but also support each other and be there during hard times.

Good friends are kind and supportive, though they can be prone to lying if it means appeasement and approval. True best friends give you the hard truth even if it hurts, but are there to pick you up when you're down.

Should I focus on the story or the character development?I

Up to you, what's the premise of your story? Tell me the synopsis, what is it about?

 

[Nevafrost]

Well my work has two main leads, it's easy to share the development and focus between them since they work together and are in a relationship with each other.

1. Equal development time. Make sure you give both characters some individuality so that they can stand on their own, but don't play favorites or your second main lead becomes a secondary character.
2. Don't compete with character writing. Not everyone needs to be a Shakespeare tragedy. Sometimes simplicity can be the most appealing, just find the right balance. In your case, write it so they work well off each other.
3. Show both sides of the story. How does the perspective of one friend differentiate from the other? Do they have any misunderstandings? As best friends, do they have any disagreements? Any fights or conflicts of interest? Win us over by showing them as real friends, have them tease each other, poke fun at the others insecurities, but also support each other and be there during hard times.

Good friends are kind and supportive, though they can be prone to lying if it means appeasement and approval. True best friends give you the hard truth even if it hurts, but are there to pick you up when you're down.

Up to you, what's the premise of your story? Tell me the synopsis, what is it about?

So,it's about 4 princesses who are besties.One day they find smthing interesting and decide to investigate.the story is about their journey of how they find some unexpected truth while investigating

 

[Iloveshovels]

I dislike it personally. But you do you. It muddle’s the story for me. You could just turn them into separate stories