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Power Of Fundamental Character Change
- Readers love arcs that change a character's fundamental nature rather than just power growth.
- Watching a beloved character fall (or be redeemed) creates powerful emotional stakes.
Make The Fall Feel Inevitable
- Give the character a logical choice that edges them toward darkness rather than an arbitrary turn.
- Show their starting, good state so readers feel the weight of each step.
Tie Compromises To Deep Motivations
- Find what the character cares about and link each bad step to achieving that goal.
- Make every compromise feel like a necessary move toward what they value most.