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#194: Scene Goals: Why You Need Them, How To Write Them
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Often what gets in the way of an otherwise great scene is a lack of compelling character goals. Without a goal in each scene, a story lacks two vital things: tension and momentum.
In this episode, we’ll explore why you need a goal in every scene, and 3 types of goals that urge characters through the plot.
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248 episodes
Manage episode 427988649 series 3006220
Often what gets in the way of an otherwise great scene is a lack of compelling character goals. Without a goal in each scene, a story lacks two vital things: tension and momentum.
In this episode, we’ll explore why you need a goal in every scene, and 3 types of goals that urge characters through the plot.
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.
248 episodes
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