Episode 31 | Character Development 101: How to give characters, CHARACTER

10/19/22 • 26 min

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As writers, we are tasked with creating worlds from nothing and that can be overwhelming. In the midst of creating worlds, lore, locations, and cultures, it can be easy to let the characters who live in them become an afterthought. But, they are the heart of the story and it's imperative that they feel real to the reader. So, today, I'm sharing what I've learned about writing characters who are interesting, well-developed, and real.
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