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19.29: A Close Reading on Character: Barriers vs. Stakes

Writing Excuses

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Character Determination, Writing Elements, and Book Recommendation

Exploring a character's resilience in pursuing a challenging goal, discussing writing techniques regarding character barriers and stakes, and recommending the book 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson. Ad breaks include a sponsor message for TalkSpace online therapy services and a mention of Shopify as a global commerce platform.

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