how I make character backstories actually interesting
Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: https://milanote.com/shoyuramentypeguy0626 00:00 Intro 00:54 Core Themes 05:47 Three Point Breakdown 06:27 Milanote + Planning 08:50 Example 1 - Edward's Backstory 14:44 Tip #1: You Don't Have to Show Everything 17:00 Tip #2: Trauma Isn't the Enemy 18:18 Example 2 - Guangxu's Backstory 24:52 Example 3 - Reynard's Backstory 27:13 Extra Tips + Outro
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