Creating Fictional Characters The Essential Guide - Need 2 Know Author:Jean Saunders Characters are the lifeblood of fiction, and no one can write a successful novel without creating the right characters. In this easy guide which shows how to do it, step by step, successful novelist Jean Saunders has defined all the necessary ingredients for creating believable characters. Starting with the most basic - choosing the right name -... more » she shows you how to understand and get to know your characters, their conflicts, motivations and development. She demonstrates the art of visual writing to get the most out of them, using examples from her own novels.« less