| Description |
1 online resource (274 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1. Does it Really Matter?; Part 1: Memorable Characters; 2. Core Personality; 3. Physical and Natural Attributes; 4. Major Events, Likability, Perceptions, and Speech; 5. Overview of the Inner Journey; 6. The Knot; 7. The Moment of Truth; 8. Initial Condition; 9. The Inciting Incident; 10. The Escalation; 11. The Final State; Part 2: Marvelous Plots; 12. The Stew; 13. Of Prologues and Introductions; 14. Understanding Three-Act Structure; 15. Act 2: The Heart of the Matter; 16. Act 1: Introductions; 17. Act 3: Climax and Dénouement |
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Part 3: Plot and Character18. Integrating Plot and Character; Conclusion; Index; Acknowledgments |
| Summary |
What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both. Enter Plot Versus Character. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. You'll learn to: 1. Create layered characters by considering personality traits, natural attributes, and backgrounds2. Develop your character's emotional journey and tie it to your plot's inc |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781599632605 |
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1599632608 |
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