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Jan 20, 2026 43 min

Building Character Backstory

from The Fiction Lounge Hosted by Hannah Magness, Jessica Collins

Jess and Hannah discuss character backstory: what it is, what it does for your story, how to build it, how to utilize it, and more. If you're struggling to figure out character motivations, or if you just want to make sure you're doing strong character work, make sure to give this episode a listen! Do you have feedback or episode requests for us? Fill out this form to let us know. Don't forget to follow us on social media: @thefictionlounge on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads! And you can always visit our website! SHOW NOTES Backstory is Essential to Story–Except When it's Not | Tiffany Yates Martin

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