What does your character want and how does it differ from what they need?

Character wants are (usually) what motivates them to start whereas what they need is often the thing that satisfies them even if they do not get what they want.

• Tell us about your character’s wants
• Tell us about your character’s need
• Your character and story may differ – tell us about that

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