Creating Character Arcs. Secrets of Screenwriting: Unity of Structure, Plot, and Hero

Writer Katie Marie (K.M.) Weyland is known not only for her popular novels but also for her guides on literary craftsmanship. A recipient of prestigious awards, she has a keen sense of text dynamics and knows how to make readers empathize with characters and follow the development of the plot.

Her new book is dedicated to the topic of developing character arcs. Why character arcs? Because if your hero does not change, grow, or learn anything throughout the story and just remains in the same place, they are of no interest to anyone. Conversely, the ability to build a character arc is a key skill for any author of literary work, whether it be fiction or a script for film and television.

By reading this book, you will learn how a positive arc differs from a negative and flat arc, whether your work can have several arcs at once, or none at all. The popular presentation, authorial style, and analysis of well-known films ensure the book reaches the widest audience.