Crafting the Character Arc

Character Arcs are a critical part of every story making this guide applicable to multiple mediums: novels, short stories, films, TV, games, plays, and Web series.

Author: Jennie Jarvis

Publisher:

ISBN: 1940761123

Category: Authorship

Page: 182

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Many writers believe once they have their basic plot points in place, their stories are destined to succeed. But many narratives fall flat between those plot points and lose their audience before the big finish. Engaging the audience and moving the story forward in every scene is the responsibility of the characters, not the plot. But while many books on the craft of writing state that characters need to be three dimensional and change, a beginning writer isn't always sure how to turn these rather abstract ideas into concrete craft on the page. Crafting the Character Arc offers a practical guide to character creation and development by expanding upon the concept of the character arc and creating a step-by-step guide for writers to ensure that their characters are dynamic and engaging. Using narrative examples from multiple platforms, including novels, films and games, this is the essential guide for helping writers create an active and well-defined character arc. Crafting The Character Arc is structured in three main parts. Part One covers the more traditional, basic approach to creating character, including personality traits, depth, secrets, goals versus emotional needs, active versus reactive protagonists, and dramatic functions. Part Two introduces the Major Dramatic Curve, a detailed pictorial representation of a character arc and its major elements: place of rest, inciting incident, rising action, crisis point, climax and falling action/resolution. Part Three offers practical applications of the Major Dramatic Curve. The writer is given guidance for using the curve to create a dynamic and engaging narrative work. Lastly, some variations in using the Major Dramatic Curve are explored and exceptions to the rules are addressed. Character Arcs are a critical part of every story making this guide applicable to multiple mediums: novels, short stories, films, TV, games, plays, and Web series.
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Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect

Their story begins to lose focus. And it's hard for them to ... And knowing this
helped me immensely as I began designing and drafting the story. That's what ...
The arc is, of course, the character arc, your screenplay's deep action. Articulate
this ...

Author: Claudia H. Johnson

Publisher: CRC Press

ISBN: 9781136051302

Category: Performing Arts

Page: 312

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The only screenwriting book that includes a DVD that contains performances of the short films and screenplays that are featured in the book! The beauty and power of any story lies in its ability to connect to the reader, listener, or observer. Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect is the first screenwriting guide to introduce connection as an essential, although essentially overlooked, aspect of creating stories for the screen and of the screenwriting process itself. Written with clarity and humor, this book teaches the craft of writing short screenplays by guiding the student through carefully focused writing exercises of increasing length and complexity. Eight award-winning student screenplays are included for illustration and inspiration. The text is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on preparing to write by means of exercises designed to help students think more deeply about the screenwriter's purposes; their own unique vision, material and process; and finally about what screenplays are at their simplest and most profound level--a pattern of human change, created from specific moments of change--discoveries and decisions. Part two teaches students how to craft an effective pattern of human change. It guides them through the writing and re-writing of "Five (Not So Easy) Pieces"--five short screenplays of increasing length and complexity--focusing on a specific principle of dramatic technique: The Discovery, The Decision, The Boxing Match, The Improbable Connection, and The Long Short Screenplay. Part Three presents the five screenplays used throughout the book to illustrate the dramatic principles that have been discussed, and includes interviews with the screenwriters, a look at where they are now and what they are doing, and brief discussion of how each film evolved.
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10 Steps To Hero How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist

Whether you’re writing your first story or you’re a professional writer, this book will help supercharge your hero and give them that extra edge.

Author: Sacha Black

Publisher: Atlas Black Publishing

ISBN:

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 106

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From cardboard cut-out to superhero in 10 steps. Are you fed up of one-dimensional heroes? Frustrated with creating clones? Does your protagonist fail to capture your reader’s heart? In 10 Steps To Hero, you’ll discover: + How to develop a killer character arc + A step-by-step guide to creating your hero from initial concept to final page + Why the web of story connectivity is essential to crafting a hero that will hook readers + The four major pitfalls to avoid as well as the tropes your story needs Finally, there is a comprehensive writing guide to help you create your perfect protagonist. Whether you’re writing your first story or you’re a professional writer, this book will help supercharge your hero and give them that extra edge. These lessons will help you master your charming knights, navigate your way to the perfect balance of flaws and traits, as well as strengthen your hero to give your story the conflict and punch it needs. First, there were villains, now there are heroes. If you like dark humor, learning through examples,and want to create the best hero you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting heroes. Read 10 Steps To Hero today and start creating kick-ass heroes.
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Crafting Short Screenplays that Connect

breaks down the story of Back to the Future this way, clearly indicating the
obstacles Marty meets as he tries to ... This is the character arc, the deep action,
the difference that external events make to your character's inner landscape.

Author: Claudia Hunter Johnson

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN: 9780240812144

Category: Performing Arts

Page: 321

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This guide to screenwriting teaches the craft by guiding the student through writing exercises of increasing length and complexity. The format allows the student to write directly in the book. New to this edition is a DVD containing short films and the screenplays they are based on.
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10 Steps To Hero How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist Workbook

This workbook puts those lessons to use by building on each chapter in 10 Steps To Hero and guiding you through the development of your indisputable hero.

Author: Sacha Black

Publisher: Atlas Black Publishing

ISBN:

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 198

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Sacha Black's book, 10 Steps To Hero - How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist, showed writers how to create their ultimate hero in an easy and humorous, step-by-step guide. This workbook puts those lessons to use by building on each chapter in 10 Steps To Hero and guiding you through the development of your indisputable hero. It's time to cut through the charm, get to the core of your character,and supersize that hero. Inside the workbook you'll find hundreds of thought-provoking questions, exercises, and creativity boosting prompts. This resource will help you to: + Develop a killer character arc + Weave your web of story connectivity seamlessly through your book + Design page turning tension and conflict + Build market knowledge to help you create a hero that sells Craft your characters through easy-to-digest exercises that empower you to master your heroes. Readthe 10 Steps To Hero Workbook today and start creating kickass protagonists.
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Creating Characters

... you must dig deeper than just the basic facets of characterization technique (
such as backstory, inner conflict versus exterior conflict, character arc, etc.). Like
concept, it's best to begin crafting character with something compelling in mind.

Author: Writers Digest

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781599638805

Category: Reference

Page: 342

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Create characters that leap off the page--and into readers' hearts! Populating your fiction with authentic, vivid characters is a surefire way to captivate your readers from the first sentence to the last. Whether you're writing a series, novel, short story, or flash fiction, Creating Characters is an invaluable guide to bringing your fictional cast to life. This book is a comprehensive reference to every stage of character development. You'll find timely advice and helpful instruction from best-selling authors like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Orson Scott Card, Chuck Wendig, Hallie Ephron, Donald Maass, and James Scott Bell. They'll show you how to: • Effectively introduce your characters • Build a believable protagonist • Develop strong anti-heroes and compelling villains • Juggle multiple points of view without missing a beat • Craft authentic dialogue that propels the story forward • Motivate your characters with powerful objectives and a believable conflict • Show dynamic character development over the course of a story No matter what your genre, Creating Characters gives you the tools necessary to create realistic, fascinating characters that your readers will root for and remember long after they've finished the story.
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Newmedia

However , when it comes to the question of character arc — the typical
protagonist ' s transformation as the story unfolds ... Let ' s Open a Dialogue
Crafting effective characters also means writing great dialogue — something
sorely lacking in ...

Author:

Publisher:

ISBN: UOM:39015081530191

Category: Multimedia systems

Page:

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Crafting Turbo C Software Components and Utilities

When a leaf node is encountered , the character in that particular leaf node is
sent to the output buffer . Another ... Because of the similarity that this code has to
the arc.c program in Listing 9.4 , there is no discussion of this code presented .

Author: Richard Wiener

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

ISBN: UOM:39015013858520

Category: C (Computer program language)

Page: 318

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Readers of this book are shown how to create reusable software components and utilities for Turbo C programs. The text provides valuable source code for each component or utility, and illustrates their application. It also describes the design and use of components for generic sorting, keyboard handling, cursor manipulation, timing functions, random number generation and user prompts and messages. In addition, the book includes utilities for super-fast spelling checking, efficient file compression and decompression, rollbook database management systems and other functions.
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Screenwriting For Dummies

Unless your characters have learned something about themselves or the world in
which they exist, and unless both venues have changed accordingly, you won't
know ... Tracking. character. arcs. Before you begin crafting a conclusion, look ...

Author: Laura Schellhardt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9781118052624

Category: Performing Arts

Page: 360

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Write a great script and get it into the hands of the Hollywood players! So you want to be a screenwriter? Whether you want to write a feature film or a TV script or adapt your favorite book, this friendly guide gives you expert advice in everything from creating your story and developing memorable characters to formatting your script and selling it to the studios. You get savvy industry tips and strategies for getting your screenplay noticed! The screenwriting process from A to Z -- from developing a concept and thinking visually to plotline, conflicts, pacing, and the conclusion Craft living, breathing characters -- from creating the backstory to letting your characters speak to balancing dialogue with action Turn your story into a script -- from developing an outline and getting over writer's block to formatting your screenplay and handling rewrites Prepare for Hollywood -- from understanding the players and setting your expectations to polishing your copy and protecting your work Sell your script to the industry -- from preparing your pitch and finding an agent to meeting with executives and making a deal Open the book and find: The latest on the biz, from entertainment blogs to top agents to box office jargon New story examples from recently released films Tips on character development, a story's time clock, dramatic structure, and dialogue New details on developing the nontraditional screenplay -- from musicals to animation to high dramatic style Expanded information on adaptation and collaboration, with examples from successful screenwriting duos
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Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies

A common pitfall for teen fiction writers is sounding too mature for their characters
, too self-aware or analytical of other ... A teen's maturation process propels your
protagonist through his character arc, and self-awareness is the insight he gains
at the end ... Chapter 9: Crafting a Narrative Voice Teens Will Listen To... and
Love.

Author: Deborah Halverson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9781118092903

Category: Reference

Page: 384

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Your hands-on, friendly guide to writing young adult fiction With young adult book sales rising, and bestselling authors like J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer exploding onto the scene, aspiring YA writers are more numerous than ever. Are you interested in writing a young adult novel, but aren't sure how to fit the style that appeals to young readers? Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies gives you tricks of the trade and proven tips on all the steps to write a YA book, from developing an idea to publication. Unique writing exercises to help you find your own authentic teen voice Tips to avoid when submitting manuscripts How to break into the flourishing young adult market With the help of this step-by-step guide, you'll have all the skills to write an inspiring and marketable young adult novel.
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Storycraft

A former managing editor of the "Oregonian" who guided several Pulitzer Prize-winning narratives to publication shares guidelines for writers of nonfiction that encompass such topics as story theory, scene establishment, and preparing work ...

Author: Jack Hart

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

ISBN: 9780226318165

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 266

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A former managing editor of the "Oregonian" who guided several Pulitzer Prize-winning narratives to publication shares guidelines for writers of nonfiction that encompass such topics as story theory, scene establishment, and preparing work for submission.
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Crafting Authentic Voice

Of playing characters , Edward G . Robinson wrote in his autobiography , “ Every
one of us bears within him the ... case of an undeveloped character I am never
analyzed imagined or remembered I am not part of any narrative arc I am not
even ...

Author: Tom Romano

Publisher: Heinemann

ISBN: UCSC:32106018015047

Category: Education

Page: 227

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In a compelling and manageable text, the author makes the case for giving special time and attention to voice as a means to get students involved and improve their writing.
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The Spider Man Chronicles

Likewise , while crafting the story for Spider - Man 3 , there are easily 173 , 000
moments ... Amy , Matt , and Shannon discussing the positive and negative
aspects of a character ' s arc and then compiling suggested story options that
would ...

Author: Grant Curtis

Publisher: Chronicle Books

ISBN: 0811857778

Category: Performing Arts

Page: 233

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A companion volume to the motion picture "Spider-Man 3" offers a look at the concept art, sketches, photographs, script and meeting notes, journal entries, production details, and creative process behind the film.
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Condoms and Hot Tubs Don t Mix

Real, consensual sex is messy, goofy, and sometimes a total disaster. These stories, essays, poems, and comics revolve around the awkwardness of sex. Sometimes, it's funny. Sometimes, it's heart-crushing. But all the times, it's real.

Author: Jennie Jarvis

Publisher: Beating Windward Press LLC

ISBN: 1940761387

Category: Psychology

Page: 242

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Sex in the real world isn't as glamorous or tidy as romance novels or pornography frequently portray. Real, consensual sex is messy, goofy, and sometimes a total disaster. These stories, essays, poems, and comics revolve around the awkwardness of sex. Sometimes, it's funny. Sometimes, it's heart-crushing. But all the times, it's real.
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Final Fantasy XI

While this feat takes practice and materials , if you start building your character's
crafting skills early on , you can eventually match your ... Arc . Cesti 10 +2 43 Fire
+2 , Accuracy +3 Cesti Brass Baghnakhs 11 +4 60 Baghnakh Lizard Cesti ...

Author: Michael Lummis

Publisher: Brady

ISBN: 0744002869

Category: Games & Activities

Page: 287

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BradyGames' FINAL FANTASY XI Official Strategy Guide provides incredible character strategy featuring coverage of races, standard and advanced jobs, attributes, abilities, macros and more. The detailed quest and mission lists are arranged by city and incorporate the character giving the quest, requirements, items needed, rewards, and maps for specific quests-everything gamers need to finish each task! The guide also provides a variety of aids to help players master their environment, including comprehensive weapons, armor, and accessory tables, an in-depth bestiary, spell lists, a skillchain chart and more. And for those gamers wishing to follow the path of a crafter, the guide gives guild-specific information for each trade. This product is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only.
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Novel Preaching

Tips from Top Writers on Crafting Creative Sermons Alyce M. McKenzie. right
kind of thoughts and pray ... Sometimes referred to as the “ character arc , ” it's not
the only story structure , and it has many variations . You'll recognize it , I'm sure .

Author: Alyce M. McKenzie

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

ISBN: 9781611644388

Category: Religion

Page: 176

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In this lively and accessible book, Alyce McKenzie explores how fiction writers approach the task of writing novels: how they develop their ideas, where they find their inspiration, and how they turn the spark of a creative notion into words on paper that will captivate the masses. McKenzie's study shows how preachers can use the same techniques to enhance their own creativity and to turn their ideas into powerful, well crafted sermons. Novel Preaching offers a wealth of advice from successful fiction writers, including Isabelle Allende, Frederick Buechner, Julia Cameron, Annie Dillard, Natalie Goldberg, Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Joyce Carol Oates, and Melanie Rae Thorn, and also includes a number of sample sermons from McKenzie herself.
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School Library Journal

... encouragement to individuals strugtions - all free and designed for teachers to
help keep kids en- gling to shape a plot or a character's arc . But the focus there
is gaged . There are even laptops that schools can borrow for the on the craft .

Author:

Publisher:

ISBN: PSU:000061843585

Category: Children's libraries

Page:

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Heaven Earth Game Master s Guide

CREATING CHARACTERS arou CRAFTING STORIES The Game Master is
author , director , and producer all rolled into one . ... He or she sets the
environment , makes decisions for the NPCs , and establishes the story arc . Thus
, it is the ...

Author: Soulban, Lucien

Publisher: Guelph, Ont. : Guardians of Order

ISBN: 1894525272

Category:

Page: 127

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Bullies Bastards And Bitches

You should also be able to understand the author's reasons for crafting a villain
of Jape's magnitude. ... In a typical character arc for a moral protagonist, the
character might overcome his fatal flaw and become braver, stronger, or more
lovable.

Author: Jessica Morrell

Publisher: Writer's Digest Books

ISBN: UCSC:32106019658548

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 296

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"Bullies, Bastards & Bitches shows you how to create nuanced bad guys who are indispensible to the stories in which they appear."--BOOK JACKET.
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World of Warcraft

You spend these first few levels playing through a story arc that gives you the
opportunity to learn about your character and get ... To complete this quest,
approach one of the Runeforges and open up your Runeforging crafting window.

Author: Jennifer Sims

Publisher: Brady

ISBN: 0744010217

Category: Games

Page: 345

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Get inside the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and play to win.World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Official Strategy Guide features complete coverage of each race in the game with strengths, weaknesses and more uncovered. Find the awesome battery of weapons and armour through detailed equipments lists and pick up in-depth information on quests, bosses and treasures. You’ll find out about new dungeons with Instances and Raid roles revealed, plus location and strategy. Includes complete crafting coverage and details every recipe for every profession.Covers PC.
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