The Little Book of Big Characters (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Bats, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. The Pocket Character BuilderQuick Tools for Crafting Unforgettable Fictional PeopleFlat characters killing your story?Mary Sues sneaking in? Backstory dumps slowing the pace?This little book is your on-the-go rescue.Toss it in your bag and flip to exactly what you need: -Archetype twists that dodge cliches-Sensory details that make characters leap off the page-Lie/Truth blueprints for powerful arcs-Rapid prompts, checklists, and random generators when inspiration stalls-Voice tips and relationship webs for authentic dynamics-Revision scans to polish without painNo fluff. No 300-page theory. Just bite-sized, actionable tools drawn from the best craft advice-distilled into a durable pocket guide you'll reach for during every draft, outline, or late-night rewrite.Whether you're pantsing a thriller, plotting epic fantasy, or refining literary fiction, these pages will help you turn placeholders into people readers love, fear, and never forget.Your characters deserve to feel real.This pocket guide makes it fast and fun.Perfect for NaNoWriMo, writing retreats, coffee-shop sessions-or anywhere stories happen. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Little Book of Big Characters (Paperback)
- Author
- Aryn Bats
- Publisher
- Bats
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798233528576
The Pocket Character Builder
Quick Tools for Crafting Unforgettable Fictional People
Flat characters killing your story?
Mary Sues sneaking in? Backstory dumps slowing the pace?
This little book is your on-the-go rescue.
Toss it in your bag and flip to exactly what you need:
•Archetype twists that dodge clichés
•Sensory details that make characters leap off the page
•Lie/Truth blueprints for powerful arcs
•Rapid prompts, checklists, and random generators when inspiration stalls
•Voice tips and relationship webs for authentic dynamics
•Revision scans to polish without pain
No fluff. No 300-page theory.
Just bite-sized, actionable tools drawn from the best craft advice-distilled into a durable pocket guide you'll reach for during every draft, outline, or late-night rewrite.
Whether you're pantsing a thriller, plotting epic fantasy, or refining literary fiction, these pages will help you turn placeholders into people readers love, fear, and never forget.
Your characters deserve to feel real.
This pocket guide makes it fast and fun.
Perfect for NaNoWriMo, writing retreats, coffee-shop sessions-or anywhere stories happen.
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About the Author
Aryn Bats is a Canadian author of horror, psychological thrillers, serial killer crime fiction, dark gothic fantasy epics, and relentless suspense. A self-publishing indie writer, Aryn began releasing work publicly at age 48, though the passion for storytelling started at sixteen. After decades working in the trades, a severe back injury and long recovery shifted the course of his life. When the depression lifted following successful spine surgery, the urge to write returned stronger than ever.
Bats dusted off an old manuscript written as a teenager, expanded it into a full saga, and has not stopped since. Known for twisted serial-killer crime sagas like Grey Kong, Bah Bah Blacksheep, and Cry Little Sister, as well as Dark Fantasy Epics such as Brackengloom, also atmospheric stand-alone horrors such as The Coroner's Daughter, 1313, Marlowe's Grin.
Bats blends psychological depth with dark, immersive storytelling.
Readers who enjoy the unsettling tension of Stephen King, the psychological sharpness of Gillian Flynn, or the stylized darkness of shows like Hannibal, Dexter and Mindhunter will find a familiar chill in Aryn's work.
Bats has more than 30 new stories in development... proof that sometimes a second chance at life ignites a fiercer voice than the first.
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