The Art of Character

David Corbett

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Former private investigator 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 characterisation from initial inspiration to realisation 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.

ISBN: 9780143121572 Category:

Description

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.

Additional information

Weight 0.36 kg
Dimensions 20.1 × 13.2 × 2.2 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

xxix, 383

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

808.3 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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