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Craft compelling protagonists and memorable characters for novels, screenplays, and animation through proven storytelling techniques. Learn character arcs, backstory development, and dialogue writing on Skillshare, Coursera, and CourseHorse, with specialized tracks for writers, actors, and animators seeking to bring authentic characters to life.

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