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How To Master Storytelling

My First Million

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Importance of Stakes in Storytelling

Stakes are a crucial element in storytelling, where every great story requires the presence of stakes to make it compelling. Stakes in a story involve portraying the tension and obstacles faced by the characters and highlighting what is at risk if they do not achieve their objective. It is emphasized that stakes do not necessarily have to be high, extreme, or dramatic to engage the audience. Instead, they can stem from the emotional impact on the characters involved, ensuring that the audience can relate to and feel the tension or emotions felt by the characters in the story.

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