Welcome to the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast. I'm K.M. Wyland, and I am here to take you

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There is no such thing as just a story.

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for lies each type might believe using the enneagram for character development can be a game

changer for crafting layered, believable characters.

This ancient personality typing system can offer deep insight into your character's core fears and

motivations, which makes it a natural fit for building compelling internal arcs.

Because the enneagram inherently emphasizes personal misconceptions, that is, the lie the character believes,

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