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Writing Character Motivations: Wants vs Needs

Nov 18, 202159 minEp 204Transcript available on Metacast
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Editor’s Note: The documentary “15 Minutes of Shame” is found on HBOMax — not Netflix.

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom — makers of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One This week, we discuss writing character motivations. What's the difference between Want and Need?

Questions asked and topics covered...

  • Writing: Want vs Need
  • Dealing with a Guilt-Tripper
  • Netflix documentary, "15 Minutes of Shame"
  • At what point can you enjoy completing a project?!
  • What would you study?
  • Who is Ken Muse?

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.