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Debbie Burke's avatar

"...the protagonist can’t immediately verbalize the longing (but you, the writer, must be able to.)"

"...the longing lies deep inside, and has been there for a long time before your story begins. It’s a missing piece of the character’s soul."

Profound insights, Janet! Thanks!

Janet Fox's avatar

You're welcome! I like to think of the longing as the missing piece of character depth.