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81 | Why Character “Wants” Matter More Than Almost Anything Else

By The Screenwriting Life

11:15 AM EDT on March 24, 2022

What is the most common note writers get? It almost ALWAYS relates to character "wants." Today, Meg and Lorien breakdown why character wants matter more than almost anything, how to incorporate them into your work, and why they'll help propel your story all to fade out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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