The art of character : creating memorable characters for fiction, film, and tv
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Published
New York : Penguin Books, [2013].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
808.3 CORBE
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808.3 CORBE
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Published
New York : Penguin Books, [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxix, 383 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [381]-383).
Description
"The ultimate guide for creating captivating charactersFormer private investigator and New York Times Notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that come vividly to life on the page and linger in memory. Corbett provides an inventive, inspiring, and vastly entertaining blueprint to all the elements of characterization--from initial inspiration to realization--with special insights into the power of secrets and contradictions, the embodiment of roles, managing the "tyranny of motive," and mastering crucial techniques required for memorable dialogue and unforgettable scenes. This is a how-to guide for both aspiring and accomplished writers that renders all other books of its kind obsolete"--,Provided by publisher.
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"Former private investigator and New York Times Notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that come vividly to life on the page and linger in memory. Corbett provides an inventive, inspiring, and vastly entertaining blueprint to all the elements of characterization--from initial inspiration to realization--with special insights into the power of secrets and contradictions, the embodiment of roles, managing the "tyranny of motive," and mastering crucial techniques required for memorable dialogue and unforgettable scenes. This is a how-to guide for both aspiring and accomplished writers that renders all other books of its kind obsolete"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Corbett, D. (2013). The art of character: creating memorable characters for fiction, film, and tv . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Corbett, David, 1953-. 2013. The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and Tv. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Corbett, David, 1953-. The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and Tv Penguin Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Corbett, David. The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and Tv Penguin Books, 2013.
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