What Is a Character Backstory and How Can You Use It?
As a writer, you know how important it is to create realistic and engaging characters for your stories. But how do you make your characters come alive?
One of the best ways to bring your characters to life is to give them a backstory—a past history, experiences, motivations, personality traits, and goals that shape who they are and how they act.
A backstory helps you understand your character, makes them more relatable to your readers, and adds depth and complexity to your plot.
So, when and how do you reveal your characters' backstory to your audience?
In this guide, I share some tips and examples on how to create and reveal a compelling character backstory.
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