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In this video, learn how to write a stronger character backstory by incorporating a character's "ghost" and "wound."

Creating a believable backstory is essential for well-developed characters, and in this video, we'll show you how to make your character's story more impactful by including their ghost (a past event or trauma) and wound (how it affects them). These tips and techniques will help you create more dynamic and relatable characters in your writing.


Chapters:
00:00 Character Ghost and Character Wound
00:43 Guilt
07:45 Grievance
14:27 Grief
22:25 Gravity
28:35 Final Thoughts

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