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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 34 MIN

351. Quirks and Character Building

from Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell · host Polly Cambell | Electracast

In this episode, we explore how to build character on the page without overexplaining. Objects serve as emotional anchors. Character quirks and behavior under pressure expose character motivation, and character can be revealed through actions, habits, and choices. We talk about it all in this episode. For more about the writing craft and crafting a writer's life, join our Simply Write community at simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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