The Write Now Challenge: First Impressions

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We're back in the Writers' Room this afternoon for the Write Now Challenge Webcast: First Impressions. For this challenge, using the Breakdown Webcast: Character Introductions as your guide, rewrite at least 3 character introductions using the principles learned during the webcast. Full Bio »

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We're back in the Writers' Room this afternoon for the Write Now Challenge Webcast: First Impressions. 

For this challenge, using the Breakdown Webcast: Character Introductions as your guide, rewrite at least 3 character introductions using the principles learned during the webcast.

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We're back in the Writers' Room this afternoon for the Write Now Challenge Webcast: First Impressions.

For this challenge, using the Breakdown Webcast: Character Introductions as your guide, rewrite at least 3 character introductions using the principles learned during the webcast.

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