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I sometimes like to write a short autobiography of my characters. I'll start with a sketch describing them physically, then write bits of their life story. I like to focus on struggles the characters are having or have had in their past because to me, that's what makes a character interesting. One of the great things about writing these background pieces is that often bits of them make it into my actual fiction work.

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: Are different styles/storylines prefered in different languages/cultures? I am German. Can I apply the hints for style or story-building given here, or by English authors, without a second thought

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