{"product_id":"character-development-sandy-marsh-9781983682803","title":"Character Development: Step-by-Step - Essential Story Character Creation, Character Expression and Character Building Tricks Any Writer Can L","description":"\u003cb\u003eNeed to Breathe Life into Your Characters? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou may have a great story but if your characters are flat and uninteresting your readers will find your story dull. If your lead protagonist isn't generating empathy, then no one cares what happens to them. \u003ci\u003eCharacter Development\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ecovers every aspect of character building\u003c\/b\u003e; from developing charismatic and believable people, to making sure they work holistically to drive the narrative forward in realistic ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnow Your Anti-Hero from Your Antagonist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn order to create compelling characters your readers will love, Marsh introduces the reader to \u003cb\u003e12-character types\u003c\/b\u003e and explains how and when they are introduced to a story. She demonstrates the importance of instilling flaws to create a balance of human qualities that evolve throughout the novel in captivating ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Unforgettable Characters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharacter Development is a much-needed step-by-step guide to help authors create remarkable protagonists and to decide which characters are necessary to the plot. Marsh delivers a groundbreaking \u003cb\u003e176 questions to consider while creating characters\u003c\/b\u003e. An author need never struggle again to generate memorable heroes and villains  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e10 Samples of the 176 Character-Forming Questions: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen communicating, what is the pace that this person communicates with?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat posture do they tend to have? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does their average day look like? Be specific. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the most significant event that took place in your character's childhood? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your character does have a criminal record, how did they get it and where were they when the event happened? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is your character perceived by strangers? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does your character react to people who challenge them? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes your character have any psychological issues such as phobias, mental illnesses, or otherwise? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does your character value and prioritize the most? (i.e., family, religion, friends, fun, money, success, etc.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is stopping your character from achieving their goals, what is it? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eBy using some, or all of these questions an author will no longer create one-dimensional characters and will have readers gripped throughout their trials and tribulations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspires New Connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere will be many thought-provoking subjects for both beginner and experienced authors that will motivate a much deeper conception of characters, some of which include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Characters are Presented \u0026amp; Revealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating Expression \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet You Characters Suffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBringing Characters to Life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Contradictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen to Them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive Your Characters Plenty of Opportunity to Show Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Click Away from Getting Amazing Results Fast  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA must-have guide for storytellers who want to create lasting characters that tug at the heart of readers' emotions and deliver BIG on compelling drama. Click \u003cb\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/b\u003e now to create enthralling characters that bring the page to life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandy Marsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1983682802\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781983682803\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17d","brand":"Sandy Marsh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43984086827263,"sku":"9781983682803","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b6847053-bdcf-4bfc-be12-4b9f96f7a502.jpg?v=1683270417","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/character-development-sandy-marsh-9781983682803","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}