A character is what he does, yes - but even more, a character is what …

Orson Scott Card
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A character is what he does, yes - but even more, a character is what he means to do. ✨ Orson Scott Card (2010). Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint: Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an award-winning author, p.7, Writer's Digest Books
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A character is what he does, yes - but even more, a character is what he means to do. ✨ Orson Scott Card (2010). Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint: Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an award-winning author, p.7, Writer's Digest Books

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