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Vibrant, believable characters help drive a fictional story. Along with a clever plot, well-drawn characters make us want to continue reading a novel or finish watching a movie. In Creating Characters, Dwight V. Swain shows how writers can invent interesting characters and improve them so that they move a story along.

Author of more than 50 novels offers practical help on how to build your novel. Covers conception, structure, situation, the springboard scene, building conflict, people and places, the worry factor, scene and sequel as building blocks, and character development...

One of the best writing teachers in the English language on how to structure your novel and how to build strong story people who will enrich your fiction. This bundled volume includes: Structuring Your Novel A step-by-step guide to writing stories you can sell. Learn how to: Conceive and cast...

International fiction expert tells how to create story people, how to make them likable and give them purpose, the importance of danger, attitude and motivation, caring for your characters and how to create a good villain...

When Dr. Alan Brooks stumbles upon a peculiar mirror in a dusty antique shop, he unlocks a portal to the past—literally. This strange mirror doesn’t just reflect; it reveals glimpses of lives long gone, transporting him through time. As he peers deeper into its reflective surface, he discovers a web of historical events that challenge everything he knows about reality. But with every vision, a dark truth emerges: tampering with the past could have dire consequences for the present. In "Time Mirror," Dwight V. Swain crafts a mind-bending journey filled with unexpected twists and ethical ...

In "Time Mirror," listeners are invited to gaze into a fascinating collection of audiobooks that traverse the corridors of time, reflecting stories that echo across different eras and cultures. Each episode serves as a portal to a unique narrative, illuminating the ways in which the past informs the present and hints at the future. With themes of time travel, alternate histories, and the cyclical nature of human experience, this podcast offers a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that challenge our understanding of time itself. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, creating a ...

In this gripping and concise tale, Cry Chaos! transports you to a galaxy on the brink of turmoil. Follow a courageous leader as he battles against slavers and thieves, fighting not only for the freedom of his people but also for his own survival. Join April Mendis in this thrilling speculative fiction adventure that you won‚At soon forget.