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		<title>Episode 464: Craft Jam: Create Compelling Characters</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more.&#160;This month’s episode is a deep...  <a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-464-create-compelling-characters/" title="Read Episode 464: Craft Jam: Create Compelling Characters">Read more &#187;</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more.&nbsp;This month’s episode is a deep dive into how to create compelling characters.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">In this episode Lori and I discuss:</h3>



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<li>Using method writing to get inside your characters’ heads.</li>



<li>How to create balanced scenes using the TADA! method.</li>



<li>The different types of voice and how to use each.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Plus, our #1 reading recommendation on compelling characters.</h4>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you liked this episode…</h3>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Until next week, keep writing and keep being awesome!</p>



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