Creating Characters: How to Build Story People
YA-- Young people seriously interested in creative writing will find this manual for developing fictional characters a rich source of detailed information. Students can browse through the 17 chapters, each titled and annotated, without reading the book from cover to cover. Swain talks to his readers in a conversational tone, suggesting techniques, giving examples to illuminate his points, and offering activities for sharpening character development skills. This is a book for those already committed to writing fiction and who want to think about the craft of writing.Joyce H. Jones, Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, VACopyright 1991 Cahners Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.