: Re: How to write engaging and relevant backstory Currently I am trying to craft a fantasy story, but I am having trouble creating a realistic backstory that can explain character actions well. How

@Gloria285

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JK Rowling is great in backstories. You check out hers to get an idea.

Once Upon A Time created a Rumpelstiltskin backstory; check it out too.

Me, I'm particularly gossipy and nosy. During that course of my everyday life when I hear one-line rumors, I arrive to conclusions that the person might be like this, like that. On news, when a headline was read, you'd jump to conclusions on the possible reasons why it happened.

I think that pretty well starts a good backstory. You think of a simple reason why the person turned to that type of him. Then, since it's fantasy, you'd do well in incorporating twists.

You need a clear sense of who your characters are. Their likes, passion, mannerisms, principles. With that, you could bind their backstory to the present story.

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