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Just because you're basing characters on real people doesn't make them believable or interesting. It's far more important for your story to work than it is for it to be true.
And even when people are portrayed realistically, they still might read as stereotypes.
In today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll go over 5 techniques to transform real people into fascinating characters who stay with the reader long after the story ends.
We'll explore:
Grab your FREE 13 Questions to Deepen Character here.
Also listen to:
Episode 26: Writing About Someone You Know - Is Your Story Worth It?
Want to connect with more like-minded writers and with me? Join us on our private Facebook Group where I answer your most burning writing questions. It's totally free to join.
By Nanci Panuccio5
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Just because you're basing characters on real people doesn't make them believable or interesting. It's far more important for your story to work than it is for it to be true.
And even when people are portrayed realistically, they still might read as stereotypes.
In today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll go over 5 techniques to transform real people into fascinating characters who stay with the reader long after the story ends.
We'll explore:
Grab your FREE 13 Questions to Deepen Character here.
Also listen to:
Episode 26: Writing About Someone You Know - Is Your Story Worth It?
Want to connect with more like-minded writers and with me? Join us on our private Facebook Group where I answer your most burning writing questions. It's totally free to join.

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