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GOALS FOR YOU AND FOR YOUR CHARACTERS

By: Martha Alderson

Successful writers establish long-term writing goals for themselves and long-term story goals for their protagonists and then set out to complete a series of short-term goals they believe will move them and their characters toward those final goals. 

Goal setting is not always as simple as it sounds. In teaching plot and from the plot consulting work with writers all over the world, I have found that self-professed “pansters” balk at setting goals for both their protagonists and themselves. If you are a writer who likes to write by the seat of your pants with little pre-plotting or planning, you likely have no difficulty in seeing the big picture of your story but may find yourself breaking down when it comes to filling in the steps how to get there. However, just because the task proves difficult for you is not to say that you are off the goal-setting hook. 

Plot Your Protagonist’s Goals

Goals provide motivation. Obstacles create tension. Potential loss promises transformation.

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Read the full article HERE!

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Happy writing and running, Kathy