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This tag should be used to ask about in-universe motivation, such as asking about ways to depict a character's motivation.

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Is it weak writing to have an evil character have the motivation of getting killed by the ma...

Is it weak writing to have an evil character have the motivation of getting killed by the main character? … If it's not possible, can you explain why having a "good" or "legitimate" motivation is absolutely crucial to good writing? …
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How can I flavour quote-only dialogue?

One solution is to use descriptors applied to the characters in the dialogue in order to provide the reader with contextual clues as to how they should perceive the tone. e.g: Hrafnhildur's eyes lit …
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