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

The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

Jun 08 2016 | 00:17:59

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Show Notes

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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