Characters and Viewpoint
Orson Scott Card
Practical, in-depth instruction on how fiction writers can make the best choices in creating characters and handling viewpoint. The author shows how to put original yet realistic people into fiction. Shows you how and why, rather than giving endless checklists. Brimming with accessible and usable ideas. A joy to read.
£7.19^* - save 20%

Creating Unforgettable Characters
Linda Seger
A practical guide to character development in films, TV series, advertisements, novels and short stories. Discusses back stories, psychology, research, relationships, supporting characters, stereotypes and character problems, and offers advice on writing dialogue.
Only £7.24

The Writer's Guide to Character Traits
Linda N. Edelstein
Profiles the mental, emotional and physical qualities of dozens of different personality types. Featuring a highly accessible format, writers can mix and match the traits of specific personality types to create original, complex characters.
£10.44^* - save 10%

Dynamic Characters
Nancy Kress
How to create personalities that keep readers captivated. The author breaks down character creation and development into clear, concise segments, with detailed discussion of each topic.
Only £12.99^!*

Creating Characters : How to Build Story People
Dwight V. Swain
This book shows how to make characters rather than plot the focus of your story, and helps fix stories where you feel your characters lack depth. Characterisation is explained in detail without resorting to cumbersome lists.
£8.24^* - save 9%

The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes
Tami D. Cowden, Caro La-Fever, Sue Viders
According to the authors, all characters fall into one of 16 archetypes. The male archetypes are: chief, bad boy, best friend, charmer, lost soul, professor, swashbuckler, warrior. The female archetypes are: boss, seductress, spunky kid, free spirit, waif, librarian, crusader, nurturer. A useful tool for character building that helps you to create strong characters. Includes examples from films and books.
Only £15.50!^*

Developing Characters for Script Writing
Rib Davis
Deals with the creation and writing of characters for the script media of stage, radio and screen. Citing numerous examples, chapters address the character's roots, complexity, relationship with plot, and audience identification.
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45 Master Characters
Victoria Schmidt
Mythic models for creating original characters. Explores the most common male and female archetypes and provides instructions for using them to create your own original characters. Includes examples of how other authors have brought such characters to life in novels, film and television. Includes worksheets to allow writers to develop and map the lives of their characters.
£9.09^* - save 30%

Building Believable Characters
Marc McCutcheon
Eases the process of building convincing characters for stories and novels. Includes an inspiring and informative roundtable where six novelists reveal their approaches to characterisation; a character questionnaire more detailed than the nosiest survey; and a thesaurus of human characteristics.
£9.59^* - save 20%

Creating Character Emotions
Ann Hood
Helps writers find vivid ways to express emotion in their fiction. Over 36 lessons, the author sheds new light on love, hate, fear, grief, guilt, hope, jealousy and other emotional states.
£8.24^* - save 9%

Creating Characters Kids Will Love
Elaine Marie Alphin
Gives concrete tips for bringing characters to life, including real-life observation, remembering your own childhood, and using the elements of characterisation. With examples from successful children's books and exercises throughout, this book is a must-have for both the beginning writer and those more experienced in the children's book field.
£9.34^* - save 9%

Writing Dialogue for Scripts
Rib Davis
Deals with the genres of stage, radio, television and film, providing examples and giving practical advice. Chapters deal with conversation, naturalistic and stylised dialogue, pace and variation, scripted narration, comic dialogue and presentation.
£8.77^* - save 9%