Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint : Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an a ward-winning author (Paperback)

from CKmtl

A useful examination of the process, elements, and techniques of characterization. I appreciated the way Card created quick, bare-bones fiction examples to demonstrate most of points he making, rather than referring to other books and/or stories which may be hard to find. Of the three sections, I...

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This was really helpful for me. I was able to take a new look at my characters and see where I needed to fill them out and also see that some of my characters really didn't need any more attention. This book will be helpful for creating and developing characters in any genre of writing.

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Of the books I've read about writing, this one taught me the most.

from RodRaglin

There's nothing new in books about writing fiction, only on how they're presented. Some are written by academics and you need to be one to understand them. Others are written by authors who use them as a means of self-aggrandizement constantly quoting examples from their own work. These may not n...

from Bruce_McNair

This book concentrates on inventing and writing memorable characters and telling their stories from different viewpoints. It is part of Writer's Digest Elements of Fiction Writing series. Because of its limited scope, it delves further into its subject matter than many writing books. It provides ...