Characters are the life force of any novel or movie. Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters is a practical workbook packed with suggestions, ideas, exercises, and lists to help plan every imaginable area in a character’s “life.” Writers, screenwriters, playwrights—everyone who writes fiction will be able to create their own dynamic, memorable characters with this exciting yet practical book. Practical exercises, brainstorming ideas, lists, and much more.
If there is no villain, there is no story. The best stories have villains that are as compelling as the heros and heroines who oppose them. Sue and Becky describe methods to make your villains the terrifying matches for your great protagonists! This book explores why we love villains, how to view the story from the bad-guy perspective, how to create a perfect villain, how to set up the relationship between your protagonist and her nemesis, and how to write the villain's story arc. Full of great examples from literature and film, this book will help you create your perfect bad guy!
If there is no villain, there is no story. The best stories have villains that are as compelling as the heros and heroines who oppose them. Sue and Becky describe methods to make your villains the terrifying matches for your great protagonists! This book explores why we love villains, how to view the story from the bad-guy perspective, how to create a perfect villain, how to set up the relationship between your protagonist and her nemesis, and how to write the villain's story arc. Full of great examples from literature and film, this book will help you create your perfect bad guy!