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    Posted: 10 Sep 2021 at 9:02pm
Hi fellow writers, I know some of you are fantastic at writing strong characters that feel like real people with interesting backstories. Sadly for me, this is one of my main weaknesses as a writer. But I want to get better! Do you have any resources to share that you've found helpful to become better at writing characters? Books, courses, YouTube videos, whatever? If so I'd love to know. 

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The Emotional Craft of Fiction, by Donald Maass.  Excellent!
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Originally posted by GenieAZ GenieAZ wrote:

The Emotional Craft of Fiction, by Donald Maass.  Excellent!

Thanks for the rec - I will check it out!
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Currently reading, and loving every page : 

The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr

Best wishes in your character building!
Rookie writer, curious and courageously hopeful
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