A lighthearted, illustrated guide takes readers through each step of the structuring process from identifying characters, to building conflict, to incorporating plotlines, in a resource that provides thousands of possible story combinations and a range of dramatic templates. Original.[...]
A practical step-by-step guide, "Book in a Month" leads writers through a proven 30-day novel-writing system in a balanced, fun and supportive way. Based on author Victoria Schmidt's own Book in a Month Group, this book contains a combination of instruction, non-intimidating weekly schedules, and de[...]
Create unforgettable characters your readers will love! Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from which al[...]
Develop compelling character arcs using the power of myth! In the best novels, characters undergo dramatic changes that keep readers turning pages. A Writer's Guide to Characterization shows you how to develop such meaningful character arcs in your own work--stories of transformation that will reson[...]