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What is the writer's advice about including backstory in a story?
What is the writer's advice about including backstory in a story?
- Include as much backstory as possible to create a rich world
- Create infodumps to explain every detail of the character's history
- Avoid getting stuck in writing backstory forever and focus on the emotional core (correct)
- Incorporate all of the hero's backstory in one book to provide a comprehensive understanding
How much of the hero's backstory should be shown in a book?
How much of the hero's backstory should be shown in a book?
- It should be mentioned briefly in passing
- Only a small portion of it (correct)
- None of it
- All of it in detail
What does the text emphasize as the writer's most powerful tool?
What does the text emphasize as the writer's most powerful tool?
- Reader's imagination (correct)
- Character backstories
- Intricate plot development
- Detailed explanations
What are 'defining moments' in a hero's life, according to the text?
What are 'defining moments' in a hero's life, according to the text?
What is the purpose of asking questions about the hero's defining moments?
What is the purpose of asking questions about the hero's defining moments?
How does the text suggest creating an amazing backstory for a hero?
How does the text suggest creating an amazing backstory for a hero?
What is a key reason for having a unique, engaging voice for your protagonist?
What is a key reason for having a unique, engaging voice for your protagonist?
What does the author suggest to understand the defining moments of a hero?
What does the author suggest to understand the defining moments of a hero?
Why are character flaws important in creating a believable hero?
Why are character flaws important in creating a believable hero?
What does it mean for a hero to go through a personal journey?
What does it mean for a hero to go through a personal journey?
What is suggested as an approach to understanding the character's voice?
What is suggested as an approach to understanding the character's voice?
Why is it important for heroes to recognize their flaws?
Why is it important for heroes to recognize their flaws?
What does the author suggest about character arcs of iconic heroes like Thor, James Bond, or Sherlock Holmes?
What does the author suggest about character arcs of iconic heroes like Thor, James Bond, or Sherlock Holmes?
What does the author suggest about understanding a handful of your hero’s defining moments?
What does the author suggest about understanding a handful of your hero’s defining moments?
How can character voice be expressed according to the article?
How can character voice be expressed according to the article?
What is suggested as a way to have a unique, engaging voice for your protagonist?
What is suggested as a way to have a unique, engaging voice for your protagonist?
