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Science of Writing Characters: Using Psychology to Create Compelling Fictional Characters
Science of Writing Characters: Using Psychology to Create Compelling Fictional Characters
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The Science of Writing Characters is a handbook that provides writers with techniques to create compelling and psychologically-credible characters. It draws on psychological theory and research to help writers build complex, dimensional characters from the bottom up, using the Big Five dimensions of personality. The book offers practical tips illustrated through examples of characters in well-known films, television series, and novels, making it an engaging and accessible companion guide for writers.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
The Science of Writing Characters is a comprehensive guide that empowers writers to craft compelling and psychologically-authentic characters that truly resonate on the page. By drawing upon the latest psychological theories and research, spanning from personality theory to evolutionary science, this invaluable resource equips screenwriters and novelists with the essential techniques to build intricate, multidimensional characters from the ground up. Writers are introduced to the concept of creating rounded characters through the utilization of the Big Five dimensions of personality, and then they are guided on how these personality traits shape actions, relationships, and dialogue. Throughout The Science of Writing Characters, psychological theories and research are seamlessly translated into practical tips, accompanied by illustrative examples of characters in action from renowned films, television series, and novels, including Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Game of Thrones, The Bonfire of the Vanities, and The Goldfinch. This practical approach makes the book an engaging and accessible companion guide for all writers seeking to enhance their understanding of how to create memorable characters with the potential for global appeal.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501357244
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