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This tag should be used for typical goals that a writer could set for themselves, for example to become better in their hobby or profession, or for the goals a character might set for themselves.

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Are plot twists always necessary for a good story?

This is often because the antagonist has the same goal as the protagonist: find the treasure, win the competition, etc. … The protagonist's goal needs to be hard to reach, but not impossible. And it needs to be valuable to the protagonist, and the reader needs to understand why. …
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Why does all scene writing advice insist on the scene lead having a clear goal when this is ...

A Scene has Goal, Conflict, and Outcome. A Sequel has Reaction (to the outcome), Dilemma, and Decision (making up the next goal). … Does a Scene have to have a goal? …
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