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Listen "288. Why Stakes Matter and How To Use Them In Your Story"
Episode Synopsis
What pressures is your character facing? What does she want and why does she want it? What kind of risks will she face and what obstacles will she encounter as she strives tor her ultimate goal.
In other words, what are the stakes?
In this episode, we define the stakes of both nonfiction and fiction stories and explain why they matter. Then we cover some things to consider when ratcheting up the risk/reward scenarios for your main.
To get in touch with Polly and learn more about the writing craft and crafting a writer's life join our Simply Write community at https://simplywrite.com
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In other words, what are the stakes?
In this episode, we define the stakes of both nonfiction and fiction stories and explain why they matter. Then we cover some things to consider when ratcheting up the risk/reward scenarios for your main.
To get in touch with Polly and learn more about the writing craft and crafting a writer's life join our Simply Write community at https://simplywrite.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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