Episode 68 - Building characters from the foundations up: how to develop compelling characters & backstory

June 08, 2016 00:17:59
Episode 68  - Building characters from the foundations up: how to develop compelling characters & backstory
The Creative Writer's Toolbelt
Episode 68 - Building characters from the foundations up: how to develop compelling characters & backstory

Jun 08 2016 | 00:17:59

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Show Notes

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This episode will guide you though the process of taking the raw material of your character research and ideas, and putting them through the prism of the character components to create believable characters together with their backstory.

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