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Written By Harry
Posted on June 30, 2009
I’m sure you’ve seen dozens of posts on how to be a better creative writer and finding the motivation to write. They usually give tips on creating a nice writing environment, what kind of music helps thoughts to flow, hints about where to visit to get an inspiring break, like an outdoor café, a walk along an empty beach, or climbing to the top of a lonely mountain to find your Zone.
This post isn’t one of those.
Excuse Me, What’s my Motivation for This Scene?
Actors and actresses often ask that question of their director. They need to know what their character feels before they step into the role, and what types of situations the scene presents in order to get into the right frame of mind. What does the director want out of the scene? What’s the motivation to act the part?
In a creative writing role-playing game, that motivation to take on a role and play it well is totally up to you. There is …
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