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Writing Character Arc that Connects

Let's chat about character arc - what it is and how to build it.

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Shannon Scown
Feb 16, 2024
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Character Arc… the story within the story… the arc of change for your protagonist. If you get it right from the start it can really help you avoid a bunch of re-writes. Ignore it and you risk having a story that falls flat and does not connect with your reader.
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