Who this guide helps
Writers developing several competing groups
The short answer
Describe incentives, resources and constraints rather than only symbols and costumes. Collaborators need to understand what a faction wants and why it cannot simply obtain it.
Practical workflow
For each group, record public aim, practical need, internal disagreement, resources and relationships. Link established facts to canon and mark proposals. Ask how a specific event changes the group's incentives. Give members room for different priorities rather than treating everyone as identical.
What a useful handoff looks like
Request a concise faction sheet and proposed scene-level examples. Review them against story purpose and explicitly approve additions. Record what remains unresolved and which collaborator may update it.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not borrow a living culture as a simplistic villain template or advertise a creative interpretation as historical fact. Research and adaptation need separate labels.
Working example: fields to record
| Field | Illustrative entry — replace with your own facts |
|---|---|
| Practical need | Trade route or scarce resource |
| Constraint | Internal disagreement limits action |
| Status | Existing canon or proposed addition |
Add your own entries; the example is illustrative. Keep sensitive information private.
Sources & further checks
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