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The Art of Character

by David Corbett
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Former private investigator and New York Times notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that 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.
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Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 29, 2013

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781101602997
  • Release date: January 29, 2013

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781101602997
  • File size: 487 KB
  • Release date: January 29, 2013

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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Writing Language Arts Performing Arts Nonfiction

Languages

English

Former private investigator and New York Times notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that 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.
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Writing Language Arts Performing Arts Nonfiction