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

Writing Excuses

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Crafting Engaging Characters through Barriers and Stakes

Exploring the intricacies of character development, this chapter emphasizes the significance of internal and external barriers as well as high stakes to create compelling characters in storytelling. The hosts provide writing exercises and stress the importance of balancing barriers and stakes for impactful storytelling.

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