About the Book:

In this book, Linda Seger shows how to create strong, multidimensional characters.

Creating Unforgettable Characters: A Practical Guide to Character Development covers everything from doing the necessary research and developing the backstory and character psychology to avoiding stereotypes and working through character blocks. Throughout are interviews with many of today's top writers for film, television, and advertising as well as novelists and playwrights.

What people say:

"A fascinating collection of ideas and insights. I think anyone writing for the screen would benefit from reflecting on this material." — Ron Bass, writer, Rain Man, My Best Friend's Wedding, and Stepmom

About the Author:

Linda Seger is an American author and retired screenwriting consultant. With a doctorate in drama, she created and defined the job of script consultant when she began her business in 1981, based on a method for analyzing scripts she developed for her dissertation project about the elements needed to make a script work. Since then, she has consulted on over 2000 scripts, including over 100 produced films. Her background in the entertainment business and development makes her an excellent resource.