The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain: How to Write with Narrative Drive | Episode 19

Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

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You might have heard of Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict, but do you know how to use them to create narrative drive in your novel?
In this episode you’ll learn:

The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain, and how to use it to create narrative drive
Why your protagonist must have a clear, concrete, and tangible goal from page one
High versus low stakes novels and how to make either interesting to readers
The 5 questions to ask yourself to create narrative drive
Why you need a ticking clock
And so much more…

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