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Creating Character Emotions20 reviews
Ann Hood

Story Press, 1998

Specific and helpful
Imagine my surprise when I recognized my own writing mistakes in the examples of bad writing. This immediately helped me take my writing to the next level. I have many cherished writing books, and this one holds up well in comparison. It is helpful because it's specific and focused. I couldn't wait to get to the computer and apply the things I learned in this book. I'm happy to add it to my ... 		  
  







  
  
Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts24 reviews
Nancy Beiman

Focal Press, 2007

great starting point...
Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts - does what it says. This book will help you create a story and the characters within. I've read other books on storyboarding, but this book should be the one to start with. Then move on to Ron Bluth's - Art of Storyboard & Wendy Tumminello's - Exploring Storyboarding 		  
  







  
  
Emotional Structure: Creating the Story Beneath the Plot: A Guide for Screenwriters16 reviews
Peter Dunne

Quill Driver Books, 2006

buy it. It's good.
I should have posted this months ago. I bought this book, full price at the bookstore because I'd never seen anything like it. I still haven't. This guy is concise, thorough and easy to understand, using small words when small words are appropriate--instead of ten dollar words to show off his knowledge. I love it, have worn it out, and will buy anything else he does. Everyone else has talked ... 		  
  







  
  
The Tangible Kingdom: Creating Incarnational Community (J-B Leadership Network Series)19 reviews
Hugh Halter, Matt Smay

Jossey-Bass, 2008

the way church should be
The Tangible Kingdom: Creating Incarnational Community (J-B Leadership Network Series) This is the church of the future. My Son actually attends this church in Denver and can't stop telling us how much he likes the way they do church. It's a great read the author is funny and entertaining, at the same time he teaches you how to reach out to non christins in a non threatening way and show them ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Characters with Personality: For Film, TV, Animation, Video Games, and Graphic Novels26 reviews
Tom Bancroft

Watson-Guptill, 2006

Now I Know Why
I've read several how to draw books. So far the the most instruction I've ever gotten was "do this, then do that." The books never explained why. This book explains why. The reason why you start out with simple shapes was probably the biggest "Oh yeah! OK!" moment for me and there were several other momnets. The book is very well narrated. I actually read through this like a story book, the ... 		  
  







  
  
Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))21 reviews
Bill Slavicsek, Rich Baker

For Dummies, 2008

Great Title for Beginers
An Amazing resource for starting players. The D&D books can be overly complicated & confusing to new players & non-RPGers. This Helps ALOT in explaining vast amounts of info. Some of it is a little out of date(it's a 3.0 book)but still a great resource. There are 3 premade characters for 4 of the base classes & notes on all classes that really help you out in the begining. The top 10 spell & ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Unforgettable Characters16 reviews
Linda Seger

Holt Paperbacks, 1990

Finally, Good Characters
Before I read this book, I have to admit - my characters were all pretty lame. Then, hey, I read this book, and boom! Ok, so they still need work, but this book made me understand how to keep characters exotic, good, and believable. The first part of this book didn't interest me as much, because it was advising on how to make sure your characters are good on their background - of people who ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Fantasy Polymer Clay Characters: Step-by-Step Trolls, Wizards, Dragons, Knights, Skeletons, Santa, ...17 reviews
Dinko Tilov

Quarry Books, 2004

One of the best art/craft technique books ever
Superb from start to finish. If you have any interest in sculpting fantastic creatures in polymer clay this is the best place to start bar none-- and it will take you far. I've done most of the projects in the book and am now very comfortable creating my own critters from scratch. The photos are fantastic with just the right amount of detail (no shots taken from halfway across the room!), the ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home (American Institute Architects)24 reviews
Russell Versaci

Taunton, 2007

Incredible Book
When building our new house; we turned to this book for inspiration. The brand new homes in this book feel rooted to the ground. They have quirks and nooks like an old house full of character would have. There are rooms with a brick wall, hinting at an addition built on over time, although it's a new house. The subtle character that gives an old house its charm, is on full display with this ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Characters Kids Will Love4 reviews
Elaine, Marie Alphin

F&W Publications, 2000

Love it--I'm sure you will, too!
What do you do when you don't feel like writing? You go online and review your favorite writing books on Amazon.com! Creating Characters Kids Will Love is really a must-have for the wanna-be children's writer. This book and "Story Sparkers" (also available here--look for the set and save money!) are the best write-for-children guides I own, and I own nearly every one on the market! The fun ... 		  
  







  
  
Carving Cypress Knees: Creating Whimsical Characters from One of Nature's Most Unique Woods3 reviews
Carole Jean Boyd, Jack A. Williams

Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005

cypress knees
This is a great book which is a must for learning to carve cypress knees. Great pictures and clear instructions. Thanks J Mallory 		  
  







  
  
The Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books: From creating characters to developing ...
Desdemona McCannon, Sue Thornton, ...

Running Press, 2008

The latest in our best selling Encyclopedia of Art series now focuses on a popular topic for both writers and illustrators: how to make, craft, and sell children?s books. This practical book is a step-by-step guide to becoming a successful graphic storyteller, showing how to create exciting plots and engaging characters that will delight young readers. Topics feature a wide range of genres, from fantasy and fairy tales to action-packed ... 		  
  







  
  
Cartooning Basics: Creating the Characters and More5 reviews
Duane Barnhart

Cartoon Connections Press, 2004

Recommended for practicing artistic techniques
Cartooning Basics is an award-winning, step-by-step cartooning guidebook for doodlers age 7 and up. Though the simple illustrations and plain-terms instructions are readily accessible to young people, they are equally instructive to amateur adults seeking to hone their cartooning skills and learn how to create cartoon characters. Now in an enlarged and revised format with a foreward by Jim Davis, ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating a Character: A Physical Approach to Acting2 reviews
Moni Yakim, Muriel Broadman

Applause Books, 2000

So this is what they do at Juilliard
I loved reading this book but I failed it. I couldn't get through the first exercise. I can't go around for a whole week emphasizing my biggest physical flaw. I have auditions to ruin with my acting, God forbid my looks. There's got to be a milder version of Moni's Vulnerable Self exercise. Anyone know him and can ask? I'd love to get to the cloud exercise. 		  
  







  
  
Acting for Singers: Creating Believable Singing Characters7 reviews
David F. Ostwald

Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

How to breathe life and artistry into your characters
David Ostwald's new book, "Acting for Singers," is an important and helpful guide for singers-in-training, for professionals learning new roles, and for seasoned performers who wish to infuse new dramatic life into their repertory. As a former arts administrator for San Francisco Opera and Affiliate Artists, Inc., I feel that Ostwald's book is equally useful for stage directors, conductors, ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Character Voices for Fun & Profit: A Professional Guide4 reviews
Patrick Fraley

Audio Partners, 1993

I use the tips in this audio daily
This audio series was recommended to me from my personal acting coach. Pat Fraley is genuine, motivational and very easy to learn from. I consider myself a premier voice actor with great abilities but Patrick Fraley really taught me more than that, he taught me to dig into the acting side of the business and learn exactly what steps to take to prepare and train yourself to CATALOG your voices you ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Characters: Let Them Whisper Their Secrets16 reviews
Marisa D'vari

Michael Wiese Productions, 2005

A new approach to character work for a writer
Of all the types of writing books to read, my favorites are those that deal with characters. Marisa D'Vari does not disappoint the reader/writer with Creating Characters: Let Them Whisper Their Secrets. The first chapter provides a quick, but thorough, examination of Personality Types using the author's own More Personality System(tm), the ancient Enneagram system of personality ... 		  
  







  
  
Truth: Personas, Needs, and Flaws in The Art of Building Actors and Creating Characters6 reviews
Susan Batson

Rugged Land, 2007

the ultimate teacher, a true teacher
Brilliant, generous, unique teachers have the potential to change a student's life. Rarely does a student (or even reader) have the sheer luck to come across a teacher who possesses it all: a "coach" with the unique ability to be sensitive to each individual's particular needs; a mind like a steel trap (with an expansive body of knowledge, references, and even more important, real-world ... 		  
  







  
  
Christian Character Qualities: Creating Lasting Impressions for the Next Generation (A Heritage Builders Book ...
Jim Weidmann, Kurt Bruner

Chariot Victor Publishing, 1998

Creating lasting impressions for the next generation! This collection of 12 family nights spring from a national movement designed to bring fun and spiritual growth together on a regular basis. Now you can join this growing network of families who are intent on passing a spiritual heritage to their children. These ideas and activities have been tried and tested by families like yours. They are designed to make lasting ... 		  
  







  
  
Creating Characters: How to Build Story People9 reviews
Dwight V. Swain

Writer's Digest Books, 1994

The difference between amateur and professional
Years ago, at a garage sale, I stumbled on a copy of Swain's other book, Techniques Of The Selling Writer. Took it home, looked at it and decided it was beneath me -- or at least below the level I fancied I was writing at. A few years later, after three more novel rejections, I took it out and read it. Really read it. It's a basic book, I won't say it isn't. But it covered so much stuff I'd ... 		  
  







  




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