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Writing Inspiration30 Days of Developing Characters: Creating Character Backstory

Diving deep into your characters’ backstories not only helps you create roles actors want to play, but also creates more opportunities for interesting plot points and conflict. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman gives you 30 days of lessons on developing your characters.

Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Writing InspirationHomeschooling for Screenwriters: 30 Days of Developing Your CharactersJeanne Veillette Bowerman
Writing InspirationREEL STORY: Do You Have The Writing Talent To Make It?Corey Mandell
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesTop Ten Tips for Creating Winning CharactersSusan Kouguell
Script Notes by Michael TabbSCRIPT NOTES: How Dual Mentor Characters WorkMichael Tabb
Script Notes by Michael TabbSCRIPT NOTES: Major Character Types – “The Love Interest”Michael Tabb
SubscribeSCRIPT NOTES: Major Character Types – “Protagonist”Michael Tabb
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesINNER DRIVES: What’s My Character Motivation? “Above it All”Pamela Jaye Smith
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesColumn D: The Name Game – Choosing Character Names, Part 3Drew Yanno
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesInner Drives: What’s My Character Motivation? – “The Greater Good for the Greatest Number”Pamela Jaye Smith

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