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How To Master Storytelling
My First Million
Master Storytelling: Intent Meets Obstacle
Effective storytelling hinges on two key elements: intention and obstacle. The protagonist must have a clear intention—what they desire, the motivation behind it, and the stakes involved if they fail. Concurrently, obstacles must be present, exemplified through adversaries or challenges that impede the protagonist's goals. This framework emphasizes that at any point in a narrative, one should be able to pinpoint the character's current desire and the barriers obstructing that desire, thereby enriching the storytelling experience.
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