A character’s fatal flaw is the primary obstacle they must overcome to reach their goal. Becca Puglisi shares how to identify and use these flaws.

A character’s fatal flaw is the primary obstacle they must overcome to reach their goal. Becca Puglisi shares how to identify and use these flaws.
Truly memorable stories feature transformation arcs, taking the imperfect human as a lump of clay and crafting it into a breathtakingly beautiful vase.
Memorable character flaws can help make your story a great one that readers remember. Keep your readers involved with interestingly flawed characters.
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