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Make Want + Spark Drive Action
- Give your protagonist a clear want so they act rather than passively exist.
- Define the spark (change of circumstance) that forces them onto the journey.
The Arc Is One Central Question
- The narrative arc maps character start, rising action, climax and resolution into a single question.
- That question (will they get what they want?) animates the whole story.
Raise Stakes That Force Choices
- Raise clear stakes so the protagonist's choice matters to readers.
- Make consequences proportional and urgent to justify risk-taking.