# Writing Fear: How Inner Conflict Crafts Compelling Characters

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Podcast: [Self Publishing Insiders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-publishing-insiders-285652)
Published: 2026-05-21T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Becca Puglisi joins us to share how understanding the psychology of fear can help you write vulnerable, complex characters.

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