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What Would Your Character Do? presents thirty carefully crafted situations that authors can use to explore and refine their characters’ personalities. For example, scenario 28, "Sudden Success," prompts writers to imagine how a character reacts to an unexpected improvement in their circumstances. By responding to each scenario, writers develop deeper, more consistent character profiles, enhancing narrative truth and reader engagement.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Eric Maisel
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