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Why Fiction Writers Need to Know Psychology

The Psychology Behind Fiction

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Matt Hutson
Sep 26, 2024
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Writing fiction is more than just weaving words together; it's about bringing characters, emotions, and conflicts to life. This is why a fiction writer needs to understand psychology—the study of the human mind and behavior. To create authentic characters, a writer must get into the psyche of those characters, understanding their motivations, desires, a…

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