Schmidt, Victoria Lynn
45 Master Characters: Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781599635347
- author:
- Schmidt, Victoria Lynn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Writers Digest Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3 x 21.4 cm
- Genre:
- Mind, Body & Spirit, Mythology, Encyclopaedias
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Explore the most common male and female archetypes that form the foundation of all characters. 45 Master Characters reveals how to create original characters using mythic models from cross-cultural traditions.
Discover how to use these archetypes as foundations for your own unique characters, and learn how to enhance your story by examining the mythic journeys of heroes and heroines. Examples from literature, television, and film illustrate the power of these memorable character types.
This guide helps you create characters that stand the test of time, essential for bringing any story to life with great heroes and villains.
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