{"product_id":"9781599638768","title":"Creating Characters: The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate characters that leap off the page--and into readers' hearts!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopulating 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, \u003ci\u003eCreating Characters\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide to bringing your fictional cast to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffectively introduce your characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a believable protagonist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop strong anti-heroes and compelling villains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuggle multiple points of view without missing a beat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft authentic dialogue that propels the story forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotivate your characters with powerful objectives and a believable conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow dynamic character development over the course of a story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e No matter what your genre, \u003ci\u003eCreating Characters\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035758248176,"sku":"9781599638768","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781599638768_p0.jpg?v=1763814124","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781599638768","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}