I decided it was probably time for me to knock together a little list of character goals... This list is a lot shorter than my list of motives, mainly because I've tried to keep these very general even though goals are usually very specific to the story, but I hope you'll find it helpful.

Character archetypes share core truths about people's personalities, goals, fears and weaknesses. Learn how to use them well in your own fiction.

“Cut-out and keep: character motivations”

Plotters AND pantsers, listen up! If you ask yourself these 7 questions about your main character's goals, you'll generate a healthy list of plot points for your next novel -- while knowing that your plot is on track. For pantsers, this may provide you with both guidance and flexibility. #plottinganovel, #writinganovel, #writingabook, #writingtips, #amwriting

Well, we have finally come to the end of my impromptu series of lists of motives, goals, conflicts and epiphanies for your character, and so it wouldn't take a genius to work out that today's little list is all about epiphanies.

For readers to care what happens next in your story, they must first care about your characters. It’s your job as a writer to foster this reader-character connection, to build the bridge that encourages readers to invest in your characters’ stories. Establishing your characters’ motivations isn’t th

Check out six qualities you'll need if you're going to write character goals intense enough to power a blah plot into a compellingly dimensional story.

✨New Series✨ Story Structure Basics First up is the classic five-act story structure: 1. Exposition: introduce the characters, provide some backstory, and end with an inciting incident that disrupts their daily life. 2. Rising Action: Conflict begins to rise & character starts to pursue their goal. 3. Climax: The character(s) thinks they’ve achieved their goal, tension is at it’s highest, can be a major turning point in the plot. 4. Falling Action: The character(s) must face consequences and…

For an engaging story, your character needs goals. They have to want something to keep the reader interested. Read for more info and examples.