Worksheet 1 of 5. Present desire
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Instructions
Define what the character wants in the story's current situation.

Worked example, fictional
Context: A cautious archivist must decide whether to reveal a document that challenges a family story.
Completed response: Archivist wants to preserve trust with a relative.

Your decision
What does the character actively pursue?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]

Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.

Next worksheet: Competing value.

Before you start
- Story role: [Source or notes]
- Current desire: [Source or notes]
- Competing values: [Source or notes]

What you will make
A character model demonstrated through behavior under pressure.