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Should be used for questions about a history or background created for a fictional character in a piece of writing.

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Is it bad if I sidetrack to a backstory that’s not really necessary but is interesting?

Have you considered revealing the backstory piecemeal? … Instead of dumping four pages on a reader out of nowhere, consider organically weaving whatever backstory is necessary into the survivor's feelings on the matter. …
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