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Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 17: Characters & Worldbuilding Q&A with Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses

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Exploring Character History and Relationships in Story Development

Exploring how character history and relationships play a pivotal role in shaping a narrative, with insights on combining structured planning and spontaneous events to craft deep, dynamic characters. The discussion includes an illustration from a story featuring a serial killer, emphasizing the significance of character connections in unfolding unforeseen plot twists.

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