{"product_id":"writing-the-intimate-character-create-unique-compelling-characters-through-mastery-of-point-of-view-9781440346026","title":"Writing the Intimate Character: Create Unique, Compelling Characters Through Mastery of Point of View","description":"\u003cb\u003eCraft Vibrant Characters and an Intimate Reading Experience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The key to excellent fiction lies in its characters: the unforgettable protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters who populate the world of your story. Understanding and effectively using point of view allows you to write a powerful narrative that draws readers in and engages them with characters in a meaningful way. Through a blend of practical instruction, useful examples, and helpful exercises, \u003ci\u003eWriting the Intimate Character\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to create the experience of living through a character rather than just reading about one.\u003cbr\u003e Inside, you'll learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - The functions and benefits of first-person, third-person intimate, omniscient, and second-person points of view.\u003cbr\u003e - How to apply character cues--specific behaviors, sensory perceptions, dialogue, and visual imagery--to develop a realistic protagonist and secondary cast.\u003cbr\u003e - The surface and subset feelings that get to the root of your character's emotions.\u003cbr\u003e - How different viewpoints affect the story you want to tell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting the Intimate Character\u003c\/i\u003e helps you craft a novel in which readers can experience your characters' senses, dive inside their minds, and truly feel their emotions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eWriting the Intimate Character\u003c\/i\u003e, the latest engaging guide by Jordan Rosenfeld, is a rich resource we'll all be learning from for the rest of our lives. 'Does the term point of view seem too dull and dry?' she asks. 'Try intimacy instead.' And then she shows us how, with diverse examples and wise observation. Now that I have Jordan's take on how to create a character from the inside out, I'm eager to get to it. You, too, will find this book that inspiring.\" --\u003cb\u003eRebecca Lawton\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSacrament: Homage to a River\u003c\/i\u003e and other books \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eWriting the Intimate Character\u003c\/i\u003e provides insights, examples, and exercises that will be useful not only to those who are new to writing fiction but to those, like myself, who are coming back to it after a break. Jordan Rosenfeld's explanation of how narrative voice works with point of view and other literary elements to create characters that readers care deeply about is clear and revelatory. The book can be worked through methodically or dipped into as needed. It's a useful tool for getting the gears of imagination working or for jump-starting and fine-tuning a work in process.\" --\u003cb\u003eZoe Zolbrod\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the novel \u003ci\u003eCurrency\u003c\/i\u003e and the memoir \u003ci\u003eThe Telling\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Jordan Rosenfeld has a keen insight into how to construct characters who are truly lived-in. With intelligence and wit, she walks you through every element of powerful characterization, from selecting your POV to demonstrating character growth throughout your story. Whether you're new to fiction or a more experienced writer, put your trust in Jordan Rosenfeld; she'll help you tell a better story.\" --\u003cb\u003eLaura Bogart\u003c\/b\u003e, freelance writer and novelist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Writer's Digest Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440346026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.70d","brand":"Jordan Rosenfeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42917180080309,"sku":"9781440346026","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_dfd951e3-d941-4eeb-8fbc-f2a89660443e.jpg?v=1687279185","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/writing-the-intimate-character-create-unique-compelling-characters-through-mastery-of-point-of-view-9781440346026","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}