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Mike Kinde's avatar

As a father who would only appear briefly in a scene with the Main Character mid-way through the plot, let me offer this observation: distilled through the lens of decades of living, the narrative of one’s life is always interesting. You don’t have to force weak plot points or mediocre character introductions. Following your own interests, nourishing key friendships, and making tough decisions when they arise will always provide you with a unique and fascinating story. It may not fit into the timeframe of a TikTok video, but it will be yours.

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Catherine Shannon's avatar

Great essay, Magdalene. To continue your metaphor: if you're thinking about yourself as a "character," you've already lost the plot.

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