At the core of every great story is a great character. The only problem is, there are so many elements necessary to make a character interesting and impactful, unfortunately making it easier to write a boring, mediocre character. Yet, this book has the solution! There are several steps to writing a great character, but in this book, the writing instructor and author, Matthew Dewey, breaks each step down with examples and methods you can use to build a great character with ease. From backstory to motivation, from character design to character growth, every element of a memorable character is made simple and easy to create. Whether you are a beginner writer or simply need a refresher, Writing Better Main Characters will help you turn a one-dimensional nobody into an in-depth, relatable and enjoyable main character!
At the core of every great story is a great character. The only problem is, there are so many elements necessary to make a character interesting and impactful, unfortunately making it easier to write a boring, mediocre character. Yet, this book has the solution! There are several steps to writing a great character, but in this book, the writing instructor and author, Matthew Dewey, breaks each step down with examples and methods you can use to build a great character with ease. From backstory to motivation, from character design to character growth, every element of a memorable character is made simple and easy to create. Whether you are a beginner writer or simply need a refresher, Writing Better Main Characters will help you turn a one-dimensional nobody into an in-depth, relatable and enjoyable main character!
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