Writing Excuses 20.07: Motivation and Goals
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Feb 16, 2025 Discover the significance of character motivations in storytelling. Explore how deeper desires create relatable, complex characters that drive narratives. Learn techniques to effectively convey motivations and enhance reader engagement. Dive into the unique interplay between personal identity and a character's goals, as well as the challenges that arise from pursuing those goals. The discussion inspires writers to examine multiple perspectives for richer storytelling.
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Deepening Character Motivation
- Give characters motivations beyond the immediate story.
- Explore their deeper desires and how these evolve as goals shift.
Luke Skywalker's Motivation
- Luke Skywalker's desire to be a fighter pilot masks deeper desires like leaving home and finding friends.
- These underlying motivations become key to his character arc.
Unmasking Deeper Motivations
- Surface motivations often mask deeper desires.
- Uncovering these underlying motivations adds depth and complexity.
