The Story Works Guide to Writing Character: How to create characters your readers will love--or love to hate. (The Story Works Guide to Writing Fiction) - Softcover

Winternheimer, Alida

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9780991292394: The Story Works Guide to Writing Character: How to create characters your readers will love--or love to hate. (The Story Works Guide to Writing Fiction)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0991292391 ISBN 13: 9780991292394
Publisher: 28.5press, 2016

Synopsis

How do you create a memorable character? One as compelling as Katniss Everdeen, Harry Potter, Anne Shirley, or Sherlock Holmes?Breakout novels share a key element: a stand-out character. So why do so many authors struggle to lift their characters off the page and etch them in readers’ memories?Because they haven't paid attention to all the essential elements that go into making a great character.Luckily for us, author, writing coach, and renowned editor, Alida Winternheimer, has created the definitive step-by-step guide in The Story Works Guide to Writing Character.Packed with practical examples and exercises, this superb resource ensures we not only know what to pay attention to, but exactly how to implement these powerful strategies for creating memorable characters.I thought I had a good grasp of the critical ingredients of a strong character, but thanks to Alida Winternheimer’s outstanding resource for fiction writers, I discovered many areas I could improve. Not only that, I am now equipped with the precise tools to go about it.This book is a must-have secret weapon for all writers eager to stand out from the pack!—Robert ScanlonAuthor of the Blood Empire Series and the Dreamer Chronicles

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About the Author

Alida Winternheimer is an award-winning author with an MFA in writing from Hamline University. She pursues her fervor for all things story as a writing coach, developmental editor, and teacher. Two of her short stories were nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She is the author of The Story Works Guide to Writing Fiction Series. Alida lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her Golden Retriever, Seva the Wonder Dog. She camps, bikes, and kayaks in her free time. Unless it's winter, in which case she drinks chai by the fire. You can find more at alidawinternheimer.com.

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Publisher
28.5press
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0991292391
ISBN 13 
9780991292394
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
252
Rating
  • 4.29 out of 5 stars
    56 ratings by Goodreads