How To Develop Backstories For Your Characters
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- 16 and older
- $199.99
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- Live Online
- 118 hours & 45 minutes over 5 sessions
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This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
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Refunds take 4-6 weeks to process, and will only be given via the same form of payment you used when registering.
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