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"Why do people do what they do?"

Hey, Reader,

Have you ever asked yourself that question?

Writers study people. It’s part of our job. To know people is to know your characters, and vice versa.

At what point does an irrational act seem rational in someone's mind? How much pressure can a person take before desperation causes them to do something that can never be undone?

How frightened can we become that giving up our reputation and moral center is justifiable?

How indestructible or entitled can people believe they are, that they would sacrifice friends, relatives, communities, and country to obtain great wealth and power?

Several plots you develop might prompt you to ask these questions, especially if you are writing a drama, action thriller, or mystery. You might come up with general answers regarding background characters. However, for your protagonist or antagonist, as well as your lead characters, you would develop a more detailed and in-depth response.

Motives are the driving force we use to justify or rationalize our actions. There are so many motives. How do you choose the best one for your story?

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Best,

Alex Simmons

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