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S5_E15. Can a Selfish Character Still Be Sympathetic? Here's How.
Published on: 07/31/2025
Mental health, grief, and anxiety can make a person appear self-centered—but that doesn’t mean they’re the villain. In this episode, we talk about how to portray characters with emotional depth without losing the audience’s sympathy.
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