There are no great stories without great characters. Great characters feel real, which makes their stories feel real. Here's why it matters.
There are no great stories without great characters. Great characters feel real, which makes their stories feel real. Here's why it matters.
Do you often procrastinate when it’s time to write?
Are you afraid to put out “bad writing?”
Are you obsessed with the results of your writing, rather than the joy of actually writing?
Do you set writing goals that sound good, but are impossible to reach?
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