Character Check-In
What is your character fighting for today? What do they want on the surface — and what do they need underneath? What fear, belief, or wound is shaping the choices they’re making in this moment?
Example: A character may want to expose the truth, but fears losing the one person who still loves them. Every decision they make in the scene is pulled between honesty and self-preservation. That tension is the engine of the scene.
Internal struggle is where your story gets depth. It’s what turns a plot event into an emotional beat.
Drop your character’s want, need, or fear in the comments — even if it’s messy or unclear. You may uncover a new beat, a stronger choice, or the real reason the scene isn’t working yet.
Want help developing layered, emotionally grounded characters? Join the Coaching / Writer’s Room for guided character breakdowns, feedback, and accountability. Or check out the Character Development session in the Concept to Script course.
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