on Career Authors:

• Does he keep his past hidden?
• Does she find her sister?
• Do they reach HQ in time?
• Does she discover who poisoned Lady Persephone?

What’s at stake in your novel differs from your character’s motivation. Your character is motivated to resolve a dilemma, which they may or may not accomplish. The stake is the consequence of failure. It’s why they try, and why the story matters—to you, to your characters, and to readers.

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