: Clear consequences that make it essential for the character to achieve their goal.

“To be effective we must know what effects we want to achieve... when the scary parts actually scare us, the funny parts actually make us laugh, the sad parts actually make us sad.” Reddit · r/writing · 2 months ago

: A visible change or growth in the character by the end of the narrative, such as a shift in perspective or newfound maturity.

: A well-defined main character with clear goals that the audience can root for.

: A structure involving exposition, rising action, a climax, and a satisfying resolution. Community Perspectives