The Art of Character

Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV

By:

David Corbett

Format:

Paperback / softback

Show Hide Adult Content

$47.00

Available from supplier

Usually ships in 2-3 weeks

0 in Trolley

Price Match

Wrap this item as a gift ($5.90) - add a free gift card on the next page

Free Delivery with Primate

Join Now

Free 14 day free trial, cancel anytime.

Buy Now, Pay Later with:

Afterpay is available on orders $100 to $2000 Learn more

6 weekly interest-free payments of $7.83 with Laybuy Learn more

Availability

Delivering to:

Estimated arrival:

Around 3-13 June using International Courier

Description

Former private investigator David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that come vividly to life on the page and linger in memory. Corbett provides an inventive, inspiring and vastly entertaining blueprint to all the elements of characterisation from initial inspiration to realisation with special insights into the power of secrets and contradictions, the embodiment of roles, managing the tyranny of motive,' and mastering crucial techniques required for memorable dialogue and unforgettable scenes.'

Author Biography:

David Corbett worked as a private investigator for fifteen years before becoming the widely acclaimed author of four novels, with short fiction twice chosen for Best American Mystery Stories. He has taught at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, 826 Valencia, Chuck Palahniuk's LitReactor, and the San Francisco Writers' Grotto.

Release date NZ

June 26th, 2014

Author

David Corbett

Pages

416

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

132x201x22

ISBN-13

9780143121572

Product ID

20621962

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here