The Anatomy of a Character: Writing Characters that feel Human (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783690320078)

Do your protagonists sound like they were copied from a template, their personalities as flat as a pancake? If your characters feel more like cardboard cutouts than actual humans, it's time to dissect the very anatomy of a character-layer by layer, flaw by flaw, spark by spark.

In The Anatomy of a Character, you'll learn how to craft unforgettable, complex, and real characters that leap off the page. From deep psychological makeup to the quirks that make them painfully human, this guide will teach you how to:

• Build multi-dimensional characters with rich backstories and unique voices
• Create authentic motivations, flaws, and conflicts that drive the story
• Master the art of body language, dialogue, and emotional depth
• Ditch clichés and predictable arcs to create something truly original

Packed with sharp insights, no-nonsense advice, and techniques used by bestselling authors, The Anatomy of a Character will challenge the way you think about character creation.

Because if your characters don't feel real to you, they won't feel real to your readers.