In the Career Track Video with Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner; How to Deal with Difficult People, they state "These are just some ways to identify possible character traits, and the secret is to get inside the character. By understanding the traits a character possesses, you can begin to understand the motivation for their behavior. When the character is confronted with conflict, the true motivation comes through in a cathartic self-revelation. The character's catharsis can bring sympathy or even empathy for the character, deepening the bond with the reader."

These motivating factors may be revealed gradually and could represent a turning point for the character or the climax of a scene, or it could become the central turning point for the novel - and that is where the true treasure lies.

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