Lies, Lies and More Lies: How to Create and Build Fictional Characters - Softcover

Swales, Jules

 
9781916701090: Lies, Lies and More Lies: How to Create and Build Fictional Characters
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1916701094 ISBN 13: 9781916701090
Publisher: IW Press Ltd, 2024

Synopsis

Unleash your storytelling potential and captivate readers with unforgettable characters!

In just five weeks, transform your writing with Jack Grapes’ powerful Method Writing technique, Creating and Building Fictional Character part of his Flip Side B; Method Writing Program. Renowned international teacher Jules Swales will guide you with expert insights and relatable examples from past students. This book takes you step-by-step through creating a vibrant cast of complex, intriguing, and deeply human characters. Whether they’re lovable, despicable, or anything in between, your characters will leap off the page and stay with readers long after they close the book. Elevate your storytelling now—start creating characters that will keep readers hooked!

REVIEWS

A marvellous collection of lively, compelling fictional character portraits.

— Steve Chandler, International and Bestselling Author

Filled with multiple exercises to help you develop your craft.

— Michael Neill, Bestselling Author

I love how this book is laid out with step-by-step instructions based on the writing concept. Then, writing samples are shared, based on those concepts.

— Tricia Nelson, Emotional Eating Expert, Founder of Heal Your Hunger

The beauty lies in the variety and willingness of the authors to be vulnerable in their response to the questions. A thoroughly enjoyable read!

— Dr Jen Frahm, Global Expert in Change and Organisational Transformation.

This collection was totally captivating. These are mini, espresso-sized shots of intrigue and mystery.

— Lorna Davis, Former CEO, Personal Coach

Packed with exercises and tips for writers to help access to create complex, believable characters so real, they jump off the page.

— Alexis Rhone Fancher, Author of ten poetry collections

A wild ride of a book. I found myself wanting to spend more time with the person I had just met on the page!

— Jamie Fiore Higgins, Financial Times 25 Most Influential Women.

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Publisher
IW Press Ltd
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1916701094
ISBN 13 
9781916701090
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
178