Character scars. Characters. Most stories are remembered for their characters, not specific plot points.
If you want to write a memorable story, create memorable characters. They do not need to be believable — they need to be dramatic. It Takes Two Often, the best stories are deceptively simple: there are two main characters for the reader to follow. There is a central character and an opposition character.
How to Write A Book - The Complete Guide to Showing you how to write a book. How to Write A Book - The Complete Guide to Showing you how to write a book. Character Desire Creates Well-Plotted Scenes. Writers should be able to tell in a one sentence summary what their character wants.
In fact, not only the protagonist, but the antagonist and the minor characters - what each character wants. Character Needs Drive Individual Scenes and Entire Plot This desire, what a particular character wants or needs, is what drives the story. Most competent writers can craft a character and an entire story line with that desire in mind. But to be powerful, each scene should also be driven by a character need. Character Creation Made Easy, Mix in Motivation-Desires and Fears. The #1 Most Important Element In Developing Character by John Truby. Character Development Tricks!