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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 7 MIN

Episode 34: Using Cold & Flu Moments for Character Development

from Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors · host Alba Arango

What if a cold or flu could make your characters stronger? In this episode, we explore how being sick can become a powerful tool for character development in fiction. On a side note, I was actually sick as I recorded this podcast, so it is a little on the shorter side.Helpful links (some are affiliate links):Scrivener (the writing software I use)AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)The Ruby Diamond (my NEW RELEASE!)#characterdevelopment, #writingcraft, #fictionwritingtips, #usingillnessinfiction, #writingrealisticcharacters, #coldandfluinstories, #novelistadvice, #storytellingtechniques, #creativewriting, #authorpodcastSocial Media linksInstagramThreadsYouTubeTikTokBlueskyFacebook

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