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Answer 1

When you ask "What does my character want and what is preventing him from getting it?", you are identifying the central conflict of your short story. This conflict will drive the plot and character development, providing a clear focus for your narrative. Understanding this element will help you narrow down your topic to explore this conflict in depth.