45 Master Characters, Revised Edition
Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters
By Victoria Lynn Schmidt | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
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 all characters originate.
• Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and supporting characters.
• Learn how to use archetypes as foundations for your own unique characters
• Examine the mythic journeys of heroes and heroines--the progression of events upon which each archetype's character arc develops--and learn how to use them to enhance your story.
Complete with examples culled from literature, television, and film, 45 Master Characters illustrates just how memorable and effective these archetypes can be--from \"Gladiators\" and \"Kings\" like Rocky Balboa and Captain Ahab to \"Amazons\" and \"Maidens\" like Wonder Woman and Guinevere. Great heroes and villains are necessary to bring any story to life; let this guide help you create characters that stand the test of time.
Editions of 45 Master Characters, Revised Edition
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781599635347
- EBook
- ISBN 9781599635361
Read an Excerpt
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 all characters originate.
• Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and supporting characters.
• Learn how to use archetypes as foundations for your own unique characters
• Examine the mythic journeys of heroes and heroines--the progression of events upon which each archetype's character arc develops--and learn how to use them to enhance your story.
Complete with examples culled from literature, television, and film, 45 Master Characters illustrates just how memorable and effective these archetypes can be--from \"Gladiators\" and \"Kings\" like Rocky Balboa and Captain Ahab to \"Amazons\" and \"Maidens\" like Wonder Woman and Guinevere. Great heroes and villains are necessary to bring any story to life; let this guide help you create characters that stand the test of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 45 Master Characters, Revised Edition about?
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 all characters originate.
• Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and supporting characters.
• Learn how to use archetypes as foundations for your own unique characters
• Examine the mythic journeys of heroes and heroines--the progression of events upon which each archetype's character arc develops--and learn how to use them to enhance your story.
Complete with examples culled from literature, television, and film, 45 Master Characters illustrates just how memorable and effective these archetypes can be--from \"Gladiators\" and \"Kings\" like Rocky Balboa and Captain Ahab to \"Amazons\" and \"Maidens\" like Wonder Woman and Guinevere. Great heroes and villains are necessary to bring any story to life; let this guide help you create characters that stand the test of time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in 45 Master Characters, Revised Edition?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Industry and industrial studies > Media, entertainment, information and communication industries > Publishing industry and journalism > Publishing and book trade
Where can I read a sample of 45 Master Characters, Revised Edition?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book 45 Master Characters, Revised Edition?
Victoria Lynn Schmidt
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45 Master Characters, Revised Edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9781599635347) and ebook(ISBN 9781599635361)
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