Building Characters with Depth, Emotion, and Complexity

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Mysti Berry, Sandra Parshall, Sasscer Hill, Sparkle Abbey, and Victoria Laurie explore how to create characters with genuine depth. They discuss emotion, backstory, and complexity, along with practical ways to move beyond clichés and avoid flat or predictable character portrayals.

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