The Story Works Guide to Writing Character: How to create characters your readers will love--or love to hate.

How do you create a memorable character? One as compelling as Katniss Everdeen, Harry Potter, Anne Shirley, or Sherlock Holmes?Breakout novels share a key element: a stand-out character. So why do so many authors struggle to lift their characters off the page and etch them in readers' memories?Because they haven't paid attention to all the essential elements that go into making a great character.Luckily for us, author, writing coach, and renowned editor, Alida Winternheimer, has created the...