Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful ...

Powerful character arcs create powerful stories. Have you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters - but it just isn't grabbing the attention of readers or agents? It's time to look deeper into the story beats that create realistic and compelling character arcs. Internationally published, award-winning novelist K.M. Weiland shares her acclaimed method for achieving memorable and moving character arcs in every book you write. By applying the foundation of the three-act story structure and then delving even deeper into the psychology of realistic and dynamic human change, Weiland offers a beat-by-beat checklist of character arc guidelines that flexes to fit any type of story. This comprehensive book will teach you: - How to determine which arc - positive, negative, or flat - is right for your character. - Why you should never pit plot against character. Instead, learn how to blend story structure and character development. - How to recognize and avoid the worst pitfalls of writing novels without character arcs. - How to hack the secret to using overarching character arcs to create amazing trilogies and series. - And much more! Gaining an understanding of how to write character arcs is a game-changing moment in any author's pursuit of the craft. Bring your characters to unforgettable and realistic life - and take your stories from good to great!