The secrets of character : writing a hero anyone will love

The secrets of character Writing a hero anyone will love

Matt Bird

Book - 2022

"The hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character - specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the reader's precious time. In this entertaining and practical guide, popular blogger, writing coach and screenwriter Matt Bird breaks down what makes characters embraceable and unforgettable, and presents insider tips and tricks for writers of all levels and genres. Generously packed with examples from popular books and movies analyzed with engaging specificity, this expert guide reveals what makes audiences believe, care, and invest in great characters - and how to bring your own characters vividly to life"--

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Subjects
Characters and characteristics in literature.
Fiction > Technique.
Fiction > Authorship.
Writing.
Published
[Cincinnati, Ohio] : Writer's Digest Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Matt Bird (author)
Physical Description
296 pages ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780593331224
  • Part I. Believe, Care, Invest
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Bashing Your Head Against the Gates
  • The Three Things You Have to Do
  • Kill the Cat
  • A Warning Before We Begin
  • Chapter 2. How Can You Make Your Readers Believe in the Reality of Your Characters?
  • The First Rule of Believability
  • The Four Aspects of Believability
  • A Full Life
  • A Fully Fleshed-Out World
  • Universal Behavior
  • A Specific Personality
  • Chapter 3. Can You Make Your Reader Care About Your Hero's Circumstances?
  • The First Rule of Caring
  • The Second Rule of Caring
  • The Third Rule of Caring
  • The Fourth Rule of Caring
  • Five Aspects of Caring
  • Suffering
  • Lack
  • Embarrassment
  • Humiliation
  • Worry
  • Chapter 4. Will We Invest Our Hopes and Dreams in This Hero?
  • The First Rule of Getting Us to Invest in a Hero
  • The Second Rule of Getting Us to Invest in a Hero
  • The Third Rule of Getting Us to Invest in a Hero
  • The Fourth Rule of Getting Us to Invest in a Hero
  • Four Aspects of Investing in a Hero
  • Badassery
  • Wish Fulfillment
  • Special Skills
  • Attitude
  • Part II. Putting it All Together
  • Believe, Care, invest: Novels
  • Believe, Care, invest: Movies
  • Believe, Care, Invest: TV
  • Believe, Care, Invest: Memoirs
  • Conclusion: Where Do You Find Believe, Care, and Invest Moments?
  • Afterword: Now You Just Have to Write the Remaining 95% of the Story
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index

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