Vulnerability

I saw this speech by Brene Brown about vulnerability and fear on a Ted Talk. Everything she says applies to writing and is part of the Character Map eBook.

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Everyone who has heard me speak or teach knows how fundamental vulnerability is to making a movie or television show memorable. The way an audience BONDS with a character is through scenes where the character is vulnerable. Here are some of my favorites– what are yours?

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