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Life Stages and the Characters We Become

Presented by: Bruce Allen Murphy | Carol L. Wright
Categories: Character Development | Experts | Plot

Bruce Allen Murphy and Carol L. Wright explore how life stages and major experiences shape identity. They show writers how to use life cycle psychology to create characters who feel emotionally grounded and true to lived experience.

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