Character and Perspective: Elements of Novel Creation (Creative Writing Book Series)

A very practical book. It explains in detail what a character is, how to construct a character, the structure of different story types, and the advantages and disadvantages of various narrative perspectives. There are many examples in the book, which also give the writing a direction.

As a novice, a lot of the content in the book is a bit over the top. It is not easy to understand at a glance: it turns out to be this level. After all, my highest level of Chinese language is just to take the high school entrance exam, and about writing, I only have a pieced together 800-word argumentative essay. All in all, this book is somewhere between a reference book and a textbook. The author's language is very friendly and simple. It is very friendly to new writers and is recommended to be read. If you feel that the content is too obscure, you can read it in a few days instead of reading it in one go. This kind of thing that teaches some skills requires some thinking and understanding. I personally think that the introduction of the third-person limited perspective transformation is very good, and there are rich examples. It is recommended that all writing enthusiasts add it to the book list and review the past and learn the new when necessary!

The content is as in the title: Characters and Perspectives. The rhythm is slow and the words are eloquent, which can calm the mind. If you lack the shaping and understanding of the characters, you can take a good look at it. As for things like structure and hooks, you should read other books.

The translation was great and I understood what the author was trying to express. The author is also very good. I am also planning to write a novel. I feel I have benefited a lot from reading this book.

For me, I need to read it several times. Every time I read it, I feel a sense of enlightenment.

This book talks about how to create characters and believe in them. It is very useful.

The changing hazy figures are right in front of you, waving and narrating to you.

Very rewarding hahaha

Not bad, very useful for character development

I've finished reading it, but I need to read it a few more times. There are some things I still can't understand.

Very detailed, I learned a lot from the characterization, thank you

Easy to understand and interesting

What a great old man

Not bad, very dry. There is content.

Very practical guide, really good work.

The point of view is very clear and good.

Looks interesting

It's pretty good, but I didn't understand some parts. . . .

Very helpful for understanding novel characters

It is well written, with the author's experience and reference value. It is highly practical and can be used by beginners to learn a thing or two.

I finally know how to use materials from daily life to create novels!

I learned a lot from books, divergent thinking, and the relationship between writing characters.

A good book that really helps me learn something, and it has benefited me a lot!

I have benefited a lot and can read it several times.

Nice! Absolutely beautiful

It is very worth learning, it is a good book. There is a lot of useful information. Highly recommended! [Like][Like][Like][Like]