Synopses & Reviews
As Growing Great Characters From the Ground Up states, character development is the most important facet of any character-based book, because "readers won't follow for long if they find the people you're writing about dull, one-dimensional or unbelievable." After listing the three attributes of a great character, the book takes readers through a step-by-step process that teaches them how to develop characters from start to finish.
Synopsis
Growing Great Characters From the Ground Up lists 70 examples from past and present literature covering a wide variety of genres to illustrate key concepts. Each chapter ends with exercises, which if followed, are designed to help readers grow their own characters. The book ends with a glossary, sample query letter and list of questions that can be used during the editing process.
Synopsis
On a cool April evening, Angela Alexander, a United States Air Force Reserve cargo specialist, is unexpectedly summoned to her captains office shortly after arriving in Japan for her assignment. She starts to wonder what she could have possibly done wrong. But when she opens the door and sees the priest, she knows it is far worse. As the priest begins to speak in a faltering voice, both time and Angelas trembling heart seem to stop. Miracles in Action is a compelling story of triumph in the face of unspeakable tragedy. It will bring you to tears and it will make you smile. It will amaze you and it will restore your faith. It will comfort and console you. It will show you how God compassionately cares for Angela, who loves Him so tenderly. Above all, Miracles in Action will reveal to you and your loved ones how you, too, can recognize the miracles in action in your lives and turn pain into power and grief into peace.
About the Author
A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, Martha Engber has written about many famous people, former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos, actress Marlo Thomas, choreographer Mark Morris, for such publications as the Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Inside Karate Magazine. She is also a professional editor, speaker, and workshop facilitator.