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Character

The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage, and Screen

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The long-awaited third volume of Robert McKee’s trilogy on the art of fiction.

Following up his perennially bestselling writers' guide Story and his inspiring exploration of the art of verbal action in Dialogue, the most sought-after expert in the storytelling brings his insights to the creation of compelling characters and the design of their casts.

CHARACTER explores the design of a character universe: The dimensionality, complexity and arcing of a protagonist, the invention of orbiting major characters, all encircled by a cast of service and supporting roles.
 Art of Storytelling Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Screenwriting Theater Entertainment Thought-Provoking Inspiring
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Insightful Character Exploration • Valuable Writing Tools • Masterful Storytelling Guidance • Profound Writing Insights

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I know I will re-listen to this a couple of times the coming years.

Powerful book for any writer

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Quite comprehensive and well read and written. Perhaps I would have had fewer lists of one sort or another. Otherwise great stuff.

Solid Information

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Loved the details of his teaching style. McKees tools are extremely helpful for textbook writers as well as for screenwriters, novelists, and playwrights alike.

Insightful

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Absolutely essential reading for the writer or aspiring writer. Pretty good insights for anyone in leadership or interested in human nature as well.

Reads like a very entertaining psychology book

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I solute Robert McKee for his timeless contribution to humanity with this masterpiece. Thank you!

A “Bible” for fiction writers, screenplay writers, true artists

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