Your plot doesn’t sell your book.Did you know several of the biggest story franchises feature almost identical plots? Start looking around and you’ll notice that many of our favorite films, books, and TV series share incredibly similar tropes, roles, and narrative arcs.The thing that sets them apart? Their characters.In order to grab your readers’ attention, your book’s cast needs to be packed with dynamic characters who change as your novel unfolds. But when it comes to creating loveable (or hateable) fictional personalities, where should you start? And how do you know when you’ve fleshed out a character enough?Luckily, that’s where Mastering Character Arcs can help!In this in-depth writing craft guide, join book coach and developmental editor Lewis Jorstad to discover:The blueprint for relatable, realistic character journeys,The secret to sparking believable transformations in your cast,A deeper type of character arc most guides don't teach—including twelve arcs you’ve probably never seen before,Seventy-two unique character combinations for you to experiment with,And how to expand your novel with dozens of supporting archetypes.From basic stories of growth or decay, to specialized quests like redemption and coming of age, Mastering Character Arcs will give you the tools you need to create characters that bring your story to life.

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