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This can be easier when the plot problem is clearer. In murder mysteries, the goal is to find the killer. In thrillers? Locate the terrorists and stop the bomb. But what about the more existential stuff? »
Right. But also, don’t exaggerate. We don’t want to learn about their favorite breakfast cereal, or heir regular AA meetings ! A traumatic event is ok to mention, but once is enough, we get it ! No need to remind us about it when the character is dreaming, getting to work, having his cereal breakfast …
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