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Creating Characters : The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction; Foreword by Steven James, Paperback / softback Book

Creating Characters : The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction; Foreword by Steven James Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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Create characters that leap off the page--and into readers' hearts!

Populating your fiction with authentic, vivid characters is a surefire way to captivate your readers from the first sentence to the last.

Whether you're writing a series, novel, short story, or flash fiction, Creating Characters is an invaluable guide to bringing your fictional cast to life. This book is a comprehensive reference to every stage of character development.

You'll find timely advice and helpful instruction from best-selling authors like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Orson Scott Card, Chuck Wendig, Hallie Ephron, Donald Maass, and James Scott Bell.

They'll show you how to:Effectively introduce your charactersBuild a believable protagonistDevelop strong anti-heroes and compelling villainsJuggle multiple points of view without missing a beatCraft authentic dialogue that propels the story forwardMotivate your characters with powerful objectives and a believable conflictShow dynamic character development over the course of a story No matter what your genre, Creating Characters gives you the tools necessary to create realistic, fascinating characters that your readers will root for and remember long after they've finished the story.

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