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Character Arcs and the Arc of Your Life

by Angelica Werth

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Angelica Werth
Feb 06, 2026
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Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a live talk and has been lightly edited. It retains the cadence and idiosyncrasies of an oral presentation.

Many of us tend to think of fiction as primarily fun or entertaining. Good stories are fun, and we should enjoy them. However, we can also get other benefits from good stories that are less obvious but no…

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