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Apr 7 07 1:33 PM

Emmasj,

I don't think it's an issue as long as the main character is not boring. I think you'll find that readers will enjoy one character over another, maybe even in ways you don't anticipate.

The trick is not to short-change any of the characters in providing the appropriate depth, and don't over-focus on one in such a way that it might detract from the plot. I know it sounds like common sense, but sometimes writers get a little too close to the action and don't see the big picture until they finish the first draft, let it sit for a few months and then revew what they've written.

Here's an article of mine that Fiction Factor published on types of characters. I've used the content as a rough guide, keeping in mind the purpose of each character and how to develop them. It's not directly related to your question, but may help a little.

Seven Common Character Types

And here is the section of Fiction Factor stocked with tons of good articles on characters and character developments (if you haven't come across it yet).

Fiction Factor Articles on Characters

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