The Secret Character Ingredient
Your character's goal is only half-baked: here's how to fix that!
Your character's goal is only half-baked: here's how to fix that!
Like a coin, your character's goal has two parts to it: what they want to get, and what they want to avoid. Most authors only define the first part, but it's what your character is NOT willing to do that truly drives their growth and makes your book memorable. See this in action in stories that have stood the test of time and learn how to define and use this simple but powerful tool in your own work.
This workshop was first recorded at Legend Haven Online Convention in May 2026. The host, Dominic de Souza, told me it helped unlock the story he was writing. I hope it helps you too!