Your Character Needs A Goal - Not a Vibe

S5_E08. Goal Diggers: Characters Who Actually Do Stuff

Season 5
May 08, 2025•1 min read

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Ever feel like your story should be working — but something’s just... off? Chances are, your characters are missing the one thing that drives truly compelling fiction: a clear, active goal.

In this episode, we dig into why so many screenplays and novels lose steam, how to spot the silent killer of narrative momentum, and what your character really needs to stop drifting and start doing. Whether you’re knee-deep in draft land or just sketching your first outline, this is the clarity boost your story structure’s been waiting for.

🎯 Because when your characters stop wandering and start pursuing — that’s when the magic happens.

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