A Writer's Guide to Characterization: Archetypes, Heroic Journeys, and Other Elements of Dynamic Character Development

by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Book Overview

Develop compelling character arcs using the power of myth

In the best novels, characters undergo dramatic changes that keep readers turning pages. A Writer's Guide to Characterization shows you how to develop such meaningful character arcs in your own work--stories of transformation that will resonate with readers long after the story ends.

In this comprehensive guide, author Victoria Lynn Schmidt examines cross-cultural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599635577
• ISBN13: 9781599635576
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"