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The key to writing authentic characters 🔑

Today's guest is author Joyce Chua

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Alyssa Matesic
Jan 01, 2026
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Embrace the unique background you bring to your story.

When you let what you think readers want dictate your writing, it’s easy to lose your personality and voice — and your story will suffer.

Instead, stay true to yourself. The story you want to tell. The people you want to write about. And the right readers will find you.

Be authentically yourself, and …

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