#50: How Much Backstory Does Your Reader Really Need To Know?

How much backstory does your story need? And how much backstory does your reader need?

Learn what backstory is important for you to know as the author, and what backstory belongs on the page.

In today's episode, we'll cover:

• The two things you need to get clear on when it comes to backstory
• The importance of crafting backstory that adapts to your story 
• The actor's technique to developing character through backstory
• How to decide what backstory is significant to your storyline and to your readers

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