What really makes a character tick? In this episode, Rachel and Neno put their psychology hats on and dig into the messy, fascinating world of character psychology including how past experiences, trauma (big-T and little-t) and belief systems shape what our characters do and why. From Katniss Everdeen’s PTSD triggers to cozy mystery sleuths coping with heartbreak, they explore how to make fictional people feel flawed and real to draw readers in.

Strap in for candid laughs, storytelling detours, and some seriously nerdy tangents about motivation, genre, and what happens when your own emotions sneak into your work. If you love writing characters who feel alive, complex, and maybe a little too human, this one’s for you.

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Special thanks to Michah Silverstein for our beautiful music. If interested in hiring his musical talents, he can be contacted at [email protected]

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