Episode 59 - Character and characterisation: series wrapup

The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

Mar 17 2016 | 00:21:55

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Show Notes

This episode is a summary of the issues we have covered in the last dozen or so installments of The Creative Writer's Toolbelt, from the critical components of character: developing the character essence, and goal, motivation, and passion - through the secondary components: defining the character arc, defining the interior life of the character, using character interaction to best effect, and defining a complementary set of characteristics and voice.

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