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Discussion: The Challenges of Writing About Mental Illness by Molly Backes, Kody Keplinger, Rachel M. Wilson and Kayla Whaley Writing about characters with mental illness can be challenging in various ways. How do you accurately convey a character’s state of mind, without compromising on clarity or excitement? How do you show a character’s skewed perceptions of the world? Read more
