There's an implicit, central dramatic question driving every compelling story.

Will Santiago catch a fish? (The Old Man and The Sea)
Will Clarice Starling catch Buffalo Bill? (Silence of the Lambs)
Did Kya kill Chase? (Where The Crawdads Sing)

The trick is drilling down to the essential question your story asks. Because that's what's urging your reader through to the end.

In this episode, you'll answer 3 questions to help your drill down to your story's central dramatic question. So grab a pen and paper, and let's do this together.

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