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Creating Character Histories that Drive the Plot

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Kim Cheel
Oct 24, 2025
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If you read the last post about character history, you now know how to avoid info-dumping; at least the basics.

Now we’re going to explore the strategic use of backstory as a narrative engine. I’ll be providing some advanced techniques for using backstory to fuel the plot, your character arc(s), and theme.

Aaaaand you’ll get The Backstory Workbook.

Let’s get into it.

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