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Creating
memorable
characters
with
character
development
software
and books
Well-rounded, memorable
characters are
the lifeblood of your screenplay. These are
the folks whose actions and motivations set your screenplay apart in
the eyes of people in the know. You must, therefore, create characters
unlike all others to inhabit your imaginary world. Think of Forrest
Gump, Otta
Mae Brown, E.T. — to name a few! Will you create the next memorable
character? Give it a try with character development tools.
CharacterPro
Character
Pro
challenges
you
to
look
beyond
name,
age
and occupation. It
beckons you to peer deep into the personalities
and psychology of your
characters. Grasp the knowledge of why
they do the things they do and why
they don't. Only when you understand
your
characters will your
characters deliver. Character Pro software is a speedy and simplified
approach to characterization. Your
answers to a series of fill in the blank and multiple choice
questions prompts the software to build character profiles — layer by
layer. You then edit and refine these profiles to fit the specifics of
your screenplay. It
bridges the gap between human behavior and
technology. Result —
beautifully crafted, robust characters with your personal stamp.
For true innovation, try CharacterPro.
Writing Great Characters: The Psychology of Character
Development in Screenplays
Author Michael
Halperin provides screenwriters with easy to understand, logical method for building
screenplay characters. Good for novice and seasoned writers.
See what others have to say about Writing Great Characters: The Psychology of Character
Development in Screenplays.
Creating Unforgettable Characters
Creating
Unforgettable Characters shows screenwriters how to build strong,
multidemsional characters. The book covers backstory, psychology,
relationships and much, much more. There are also interviews from today's top writers.
Read excerpts from Creating Unforgettable Characters.
Blueprint for Screenwriting: A Complete Writer's
Guide to Story Structure and Character Development
This 168 page
book
helps screenwriters create story and characters by building a "blueprint". The book explores
characters' emotional and psychological states.
See Blueprint for Screenwriting: A Complete Writer's
Guide to Story Structure and Character Development.
Writing the Character-Centered Screenplay
Writing the
Character-Centered Screenplay takes the writer through a step-by-step
process for developing stronger, more imaginative
characters. The book includes a 14-week "character building" tutorial.
More details for Writing the Character-Centered Screenplay.
45 Master Characters: Mythic Models for Creating
Original Characters
45 Master
Characters explores the most common male and female archetypes which
include: Aphrodite — The Seductive Muse and the Femme Fatale, Hestia — The Mystic
and the Betrayer, Apollo — The Businessman and the Traitor, Ares — The Protector and the Gladiator and
others. This books also features 45 black and white movie stills and
line art.
Read 4 star reviews of 45 Master Characters: Mythic Models for Creating
Original Characters.
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