The Craft Of Character
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The Craft Of Character
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Author : Mark Boutros
language : en
Publisher: Mark Boutros
Release Date : 2020-12-24
The Craft Of Character written by Mark Boutros and has been published by Mark Boutros this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-24 with Performing Arts categories.
“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." Adam Croft Character is at the heart of every story. We love stories because we fall in love with characters, we want to see what happens to them and we want to see them experience hope and despair. International Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven and memorable. With experience as a screenwriter, novelist, creative writing teacher and mentor, Mark shares a mixture of theory and creative writing exercises to get you thinking about the questions to have in your mind during character creation. A lot of stories are perfectly functional, hitting all the right beats, but often fall short due to a thin or obvious character. Problems people think are related to plot are often symptoms of a deeper issue with the characters. Mark highlights what is at the core of character, the importance of motivation, trauma, obstacles and how every little detail can enrich an experience for an audience and ultimately make people care. How do you get to know people? By asking questions and getting to know them so you move past the shallow. Do the same during character development and your story will be so much more engaging for it. Each chapter focuses on an aspect important to character development and ends with exercises so you can apply the concepts to your work and write better characters. The book includes: - Goals, desires, lessons - Stakes to your character’s goal - Character flaws - Developing your character’s voice and world view - Generating truthful obstacles - How to write anti-heroes and compelling villains - Character and personality traits - Common mistakes in character writing - Character research - A character questionnaire The majority of the ideas originate from the author’s screenwriting experience, but they apply to all forms of story, whether it be fiction writing or playwriting, because the focus is on what really makes a character stand out and memorable. The job of the writer is to deliver an emotional experience. Character is the heart of that. If you're looking for a book to help you to improve your screenplay writing, fiction writing, or play writing then this is for you. An invaluable tool for beginner and experienced writers. This is perfect for anyone interested in screenwriting books, fiction writing books, or character development books. Praise for The Craft of Character: “Would 100% recommend not only for beginners, but also for experienced writers looking to get to know their characters better. A bit like writer-character therapy.” reader review “Both the chapters and the exercises are easy to understand and get through. Mark Boutros clearly knows his stuff and seems happy to be able to help the reader, rather than becoming lecturing and elitist. The structure of the book also means that it is easy to dip back into, when you come across a specific problem, and as such it is a great little reference book, which any aspiring storyteller would benefit from.” reader review “Normally, I find myself arguing with the author of craft books, but here I would say 90% of what I read were things I either found helpful, or flat out agreed with whole heartedly and just needed a reminder on why these things are important. The exercises were a excellent touch, especially as someone who is teaching writing, it gave me ideas on what to do for my students.” reader review
The Craft Of Character
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Author : Mark Boutros
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Craft Of Character written by Mark Boutros and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Craft And Character
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Author : Morton Dauwen Zabel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Craft And Character written by Morton Dauwen Zabel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Fiction categories.
Craft And Character
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Author : Morton Dauwen Zabel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
Craft And Character written by Morton Dauwen Zabel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with categories.
Crafting The Character Arc
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Author : Jennie Jarvis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-09-19
Crafting The Character Arc written by Jennie Jarvis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-19 with Authorship categories.
Many writers believe once they have their basic plot points in place, their stories are destined to succeed. But many narratives fall flat between those plot points and lose their audience before the big finish. Engaging the audience and moving the story forward in every scene is the responsibility of the characters, not the plot. But while many books on the craft of writing state that characters need to be three dimensional and change, a beginning writer isn't always sure how to turn these rather abstract ideas into concrete craft on the page. Crafting the Character Arc offers a practical guide to character creation and development by expanding upon the concept of the character arc and creating a step-by-step guide for writers to ensure that their characters are dynamic and engaging. Using narrative examples from multiple platforms, including novels, films and games, this is the essential guide for helping writers create an active and well-defined character arc. Crafting The Character Arc is structured in three main parts. Part One covers the more traditional, basic approach to creating character, including personality traits, depth, secrets, goals versus emotional needs, active versus reactive protagonists, and dramatic functions. Part Two introduces the Major Dramatic Curve, a detailed pictorial representation of a character arc and its major elements: place of rest, inciting incident, rising action, crisis point, climax and falling action/resolution. Part Three offers practical applications of the Major Dramatic Curve. The writer is given guidance for using the curve to create a dynamic and engaging narrative work. Lastly, some variations in using the Major Dramatic Curve are explored and exceptions to the rules are addressed. Character Arcs are a critical part of every story making this guide applicable to multiple mediums: novels, short stories, films, TV, games, plays, and Web series.
Craft And Character
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Author : Morton Dauwen Zabel
language : en
Publisher: New York : Viking Press
Release Date : 1957
Craft And Character written by Morton Dauwen Zabel and has been published by New York : Viking Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1957 with American fiction categories.
The Compass Of Character
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Author : David Corbett
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-11-19
The Compass Of Character written by David Corbett and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Just as a compass provides direction for an explorer, so does motivation provide direction for characters in fiction. The "compass" of character motivation is composed of four points: Lack, Yearning, Resistance, and Desire. In The Compass of Character you'll learn to deeply consider the key question "What does my character want?" and learn techniques to answer that question by writing realistic and empathetic characters without falling into formulaic, unsatisfying results that only diminish the character. Bestselling author and acclaimed writing instructor David Corbett provides writers with the essentials for building characters with motivations that range from clear to complex by exploring topics such as: • human yearning • pathological maneuvers • the pain of life vs. the promise of life • backstory and behavior • mechanics of growth and transformation • dramatizing mistaken desire and misbegotten yearnings • moral arguments The key to fascinating characters is rendering subtle inner states in straightforward external circumstances, which requires a fundamental understanding of the simple building blocks of complex motivation as they manifest themselves in behavior, where complexity of purpose collides with the messy, indifferent world. The Compass of Character is the one book that can guide writers to that end with both instruction and inspiration.
Adventures In Habit Craft
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Author : Henry Park Schauffler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
Adventures In Habit Craft written by Henry Park Schauffler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with Habit categories.
Writing Great Characters
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Author : Michael Halperin
language : en
Publisher: Lone Eagle Publishing Company, LLC
Release Date : 1996
Writing Great Characters written by Michael Halperin and has been published by Lone Eagle Publishing Company, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Characters and characteristics in motion pictures categories.
This valuable book identifies and solves a major problem for writers -- creating characters who are so real they literally jump of the page. Halperin has developed an easy-to-understand, logical system which gives all screenwriters a foolproof and fail-proof method of developing great characters. Writing Great Characters is a book for all writers, from the expert who is looking to polish his techniques to the novice who wants to learn the craft from an expert.
How To Write A Page Turner
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Author : Jordan Rosenfeld
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-02-11
How To Write A Page Turner written by Jordan Rosenfeld and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Infuse Your Fiction with the Powerful Tug of Tension! Tension is the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. When you've got tension in place, stories leave readers breathless and wanting more. When it's missing, scenes feel inconsequential, plots drag, and characters meander. Learning the craft of writing can sometimes feel like a paint by numbers approach--connect compelling character A to plot event B. To avoid writing that's formulaic, predictable, and slow, How to Write a Page Turner will help you sew the threads of tension tight for an unforgettable story. You'll learn how to: • Recognize the essential tension elements of danger, conflict, uncertainty, and withholding, and add them to your fiction • Create levels of tension in your characters through flaws, dialogue, power struggles, and more • Build tension at energetic markers throughout the plot • Use intimate imagery, strong sentences, and well-chosen words to build tension in exposition While this book walks you through the key areas that need tension building, from character to plot, it also delves deeper, analyzing exceptional examples from contemporary fiction's most gripping page-turners. So as you dive into the inner conflicts of a character's deepest psyche, to the mechanics of how you reveal information to the reader, you'll also discover how to craft a story your readers can't put down!