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It sounds like you're describing an ensemble cast, where there are several key characters but no single main character. While the page I linked to talks about TV/movies, the same applies to writte...
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2019-12-08T05:48:40Z (over 4 years ago)
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It sounds like you're describing an [ensemble cast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensemble_cast), where there are several key characters but no single main character. While the page I linked to talks about TV/movies, the same applies to written works. The style is not at all uncommon in, at least, science-fiction novels (what I mostly read). To proceed, start writing. :-) Some writers divide up chapters by point-of-view characters (for example, Jo Walton's _The Just City_, Cixin Liu's _Three Body Problem_). Others divide up chapters by locale/subplot, with several active key characters being shown in each (for example, Eric Flynn's _1632_ series, Hugh Howey's _Wool_ series). Make sure your readers always know where the are, story-wise, and you should be fine.
#1: Imported from external source
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2016-12-19T17:23:49Z (over 7 years ago)
Original score: 3