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What's fundamental to a good story?
I think this question is kind of hard because it's so subjective imo. But for me what makes or breaks a story are the characters. They don't even have to be the best characters as long as they 1. actually do shit 2. Have personalities.
I agree, Characters have to have understandable motives. Nothing is better than being able to agree or disagree with a character, it makes them seem more human.
I also agree on pacing, it kills me how a lot of the things I read don't use their formats to effectively convey appropriate emotional timing or even comedic timing. But, I believe this is...... reply