S55E4 - Learning from TTRPGs: Weaving in Backstory

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Backstories are a key piece to characters in tabletop games, such as Dungeons & Dragons. Players usually create that backstory, and the game master helps determine what to do with that information. Then they work together to weave the backstory into the current storyline. For writers, having practice at this through gaming can help you figure out where that line is between backstory and current story, as well as how to bring it up without info dumps.

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I cannot say this often enough: if your backstory is more interesting than your current era, you’re writing the wrong story. - Lynn Viehl

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