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The Lie The Character Believes
Discover how a character’s false beliefs shape their flaws, decisions, relationships, and character arc, with examples from popular movies and television.
Flaws That Drive Plot: Creating Conflict Through Character
Flaws That Drive Plot Main Street Writes Group Discussion — Originally presented May 11, 2026 Every interesting character has flaws. They're stubborn, impatient, arrogant, insecure, impulsive, overly trusting, or perhaps unwilling to trust anyone at all. But here's...
Wants vs. Needs
Main Street Writes Group Discussion — Originally presented May 4, 2026 What makes a character interesting? Is it what they're trying to accomplish? The obstacles standing in their way? Their personality, intelligence, courage, or flaws? All of those things matter, of...