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Writing from the Character’s Perspective

Interviewed 2014. Writing form the character's perspective is an opportunity to make every interaction more personal.
Jill Murray
Roles: #Writer
Credits: #ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG #ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG FREEDOM CRY
Tags: #Character #POV #Writing

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