How to Craft Compelling Character Backstories
Channel: Kristen Kieffer
Date: 2020-07-17

Note: I've re-uploaded this episode to reflect updates. The date given at the beginning of the episode denotes when it was originally published.

Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/backstory

Part of crafting characters involves exploring their history. Just as your lived experiences have shaped the person you are today, a character’s backstory has the power to provide depth and understanding to their characterization. But crafting a rich and compelling character backstory is far from simple. 

What elements should you consider when weaving your character’s history? Better yet, how do you translate that history onto the page without bogging down your story? Let’s answer both of these questions and more in today’s episode!

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