ISBN
9780143121572
Format
Trade Paperback
Recommended Price
R415.00
Published
November 2013
About the book:
The ultimate guide for creating captivating characters
Former private investigator and New York Times Notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters who come vividly to life on the page and linger in memory. Corbett provides an inventive, inspiring, and vastly entertaining blueprint to all the elements of characterization from initial inspiration to realization with special insights into the power of secrets and contradictions, the embodiment of roles, managing the “tyranny of motive,” and mastering crucial techniques required for memorable dialogue and unforgettable scenes.
This is a how-to guide for both aspiring and accomplished writers that renders all other books of its kind obsolete.