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Characters & Viewpoint
Characters & Viewpoint
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Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting characters, plus handling viewpoint in novels and short stories. With specific examples, he spells out your narrative options—the choices you'll make in creating fictional people so "real" that readers will feel they know them like members of their own families.
You'll learn how to:
- Draw characters from a variety of sources
- Make characters show who they are by the things they do and say, and by their individual "style"
- Develop characters readers will love—or love to hate
- Distinguish among major characters, minor characters and walk-ons, and develop each appropriately
- Choose the most effective viewpoint to reveal the characters and move the storytelling
- Decide how deeply you should explore your characters' thoughts, emotions, and attitudes
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One Line Summary
Master character creation with practical storytelling tools.
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Who is this book for?
If you're looking to bring your characters to life and make your stories unforgettable, this book is a treasure trove. Orson Scott Card’s clear and practical advice helps you understand how to craft deep, compelling characters and choose the right viewpoints, making your fiction resonate authentically with readers. It's like having a writer’s toolkit that you can turn to whenever you need to sharpen or develop your characters.