Title:
The secrets of character : writing a hero anyone will love / Matt Bird.
ISBN:
9780593331224
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
[Cincinnati, Ohio] : Writer's Digest Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2022]
©2022
Physical Description:
296 pages ; 21 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Part I. Believe, care, invest -- 1. Bashing your head against the gates -- 2. How can you make your readers believe in the reality of your characters? -- 3. Can you make your reader care about your hero's circumstances? -- 4. Will we invest our hopes and dreams in this hero? -- Part II. Putting it all together -- Conclusion: where do you find believe, care, and invest moments? -- Afterword: now you just have to write the remaining 95% of the story.
Summary:
"The hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character - specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the reader's precious time. In this entertaining and practical guide, popular blogger, writing coach and screenwriter Matt Bird breaks down what makes characters embraceable and unforgettable, and presents insider tips and tricks for writers of all levels and genres. Generously packed with examples from popular books and movies analyzed with engaging specificity, this expert guide reveals what makes audiences believe, care, and invest in great characters - and how to bring your own characters vividly to life"-- Provided by publisher
OCLC Number:
on1310788769
Availability:
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