Book description
Create unforgettable characters your readers will love!
Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling,
complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is
here to help you explore the most common male and female
archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from which all
characters originate.
- Explore a wide variety of character
profiles including heroes, villains, and supporting
characters.
- Learn how to use archetypes as foundations for
your own unique characters
- Examine the mythic journeys of
heroes and heroines--the progression of events upon which each
archetype's character arc develops--and learn how to use them to
enhance your story.
Complete with examples culled from
literature, television, and film,
45 Master Characters
illustrates just how memorable and effective these archetypes can
be--from "Gladiators" and "Kings" like Rocky
Balboa and Captain Ahab to "Amazons" and "Maidens"
like Wonder Woman and Guinevere. Great heroes and villains are
necessary to bring any story to life; let this guide help you create
characters that stand the test of time.
Victoria Lynn Schmidt is an author, instructor, and authority on
creativity. Her books for Writer's Digest include
45 Master Characters
,
Story Structure Architect
, and the best-selling
Book in a Month
. These three titles show readers how to hone their craft and reach
their dream of writing a book or screenplay.
Victoria began her
career as a screenwriter for film and television. She is a graduate
from the prestigious film program at UCLA, holds a master's degree in
screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University and a doctorate in
psychology. She also attended film school at NYU and studied
independent filmmaking in NYC with some of the top artists in the
field. She was awarded the Rocco Viglietta scholarship for creativity,
a full Regents Scholarship to UCLA and she is a member of the Golden
Key National Honor Society. She also teaches for several Universities
including Tiffin University where she uses 45 Master Characters
to explore cultural archetypes.
