The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines reveals the sixteen literary archetypes that have starred in fiction for millennia. This resource offers the building blocks for the creation of memorable characters who will reach out and grab the hearts of readers. Review An invaluable resource for writers working in any genre.... -- Prof. Richard Walter, Screenwriting Chairman, UCLA Dept. of Film and Television, letter to author, 5/4/00 Finally Fiction Archetypes made easy. . . . Stuffed with examples and cleverly organized, this book] earned a spot on my crowded bookshelf. -- Debra...

Want to write a story, a book, a screen play but don't know where to start? This book could be the answer. Seven Ways to Plot can help you plot your novel as it helps you determine which plotting method works best for you. How do you go from idea to pages? Do you start with characters? Do you begin plotting at the beginning or at the end? What about story boards? Do you need to plot at all? Get the basics on different methods that have been used forever by authors, plus new systems of plotting that can help you get started on your own story idea. Then let two multi-published authors show you...