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Review
Review by Marie
D. Jones
Creating Characters: Let Them Whisper Their Secrets
By Marisa D’Vari
Michael Wiese
Productions
2005
ISBN 0941188973
Writing related
In her book Creating Characters: Let Them Whisper Their Secrets, Marisa D'Vari offers more than just a
how-to manual on writing great characters. This book delves deep into the
archetypes that define great humans, and therefore great characters, providing
insight and revelations that many writers just don't spend enough time seeking
when writing their novels and scripts.
Using her own More Personality System, as well as the ancient wisdom of the
Enneagram and the more modern wisdom of Freud, Jung, and Joseph Campbell, the
author takes us on an inner journey of discovery that is sure to enlighten us to
intriguing aspects of our own behavior. These aspects translate to our
characters, creating well-rounded, flesh and blood heroes and villains that we
can all relate to-- whether we love them or hate them. That's because we are
really studying ourselves as models of what makes a character feel, act, think,
and look real.
Unlike other more technique-oriented books, this one dares to examine the
powerful role of archetypes, and even treads into metaphysical ground, where
magic and creativity are birthed. D'Vari doesn't shy away from unusual and
original ways to get in touch with the inner realms of imagination, whether via
dreams or meditation or just being open to the magic of alternate universes.
Anyone can write a character, but to make one come to life requires a deep
connection to an inner place where anything, and I mean anything, is possible.
The author provides us with many examples of real, successful writers who have
tread this magical ground, and found the source of creativity there waiting.
This is truly a valuable resource for writers who understand the importance of
characters to a good-- no, a great story. Without characters that shine and
roar, the story falls flat, and Creating Characters is the only book you
will ever need to learn how to shine and roar in everything you write.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE BOOK.
Marie D. Jones
writes screenplays as well as fiction, articles and essays for several national
publications. Her new book is Looking for God in All the Wrong Places (Paraview
Press). She is the creator of an award-winning children's video, Pig Tales, and
has written and produced several direct-to-video projects in national
distribution. Her greatest creation is her toddler son, Max, co-created by hubby
Ron. They live in San Marcos, California.
