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Motivation & Conflict

Characters clash because their motivations are incompatible. Think about how this happens in real life. You must isolate those inner qualities that spur a character´s behavior before you put him in a room with a potential sparring partner. Be consistent. The arc of a story eventually traces back to motivation.

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