How to Write Realistic Characters: The Top Writer's Toolkit for Novels and Screenplays

How to Write Realistic Fiction #1

by Jackson Dean Chase

CHARACTERS THAT LEAP OFF THE PAGE!

Have you ever asked yourself why so many novels and screenplays fail to become hits? The answer is they lack realistic characters—ones people can not only believe in, but fall in love with.

You can have the most amazing plot, but if nobody cares about your characters, nobody will care about your plot. We pick up a book or buy a ticket to go on a journey with characters we like (or wo are at least interesting). They can't be perfect, they can't be boring. They have to be flawed. In other words, no matter what skills or powers they have, your characters must be realistic.

When readers don't believe in your characters, they don't believe in your story.

How to Write Realistic Characters shares the TOP SECRETS you need to know and what to do with them! This is a SHORT QUICK-START GUIDE FOR BUSY WRITERS that teaches the fast, easy way to master writing incredibly realistic characters in record time.

Who is Jackson Dean Chase?

Jackson Dean Chase is a #1 bestselling author. In less than a year, his books have amassed over 100 five-star reviews on the most trusted review sites and been downloaded and enjoyed by over 10,000 fans. His revolutionary Writers' Phrase Books have helped many authors overcome writer's block. How to Write Realistic Characters is the first book in his How to Write Realistic Fiction series that solves the toughest problems facing writers today.

Here's what readers are saying about Jackson's books: "...A fresh and powerful new voice." —Terry Trueman, Printz Honor author of Stuck in Neutral "[Jackson] grabs readers from page one." —Nate Philbrick, author of The Little One "I love the creativity this author shows... He really has a way with words that leaves me in awe..." —Fang-Freakin'-Tastic Reviews "Author Jackson Dean Chase has found the right formula [by] creating interesting characters and putting them into interesting situations..." —Michael Billington, author of Blood Debt “One of the best horror writers out there. He grabs you, holds your attention, then scares you to death.” —Kindle reviewer “If you're looking for some thrills and chills… look no further than Jackson Dean Chase.” —Kindle reviewer "[Jackson's fiction is] shock-worthy, full of evil shadows [and] dark beauty."—Tome Tender "Darkly refreshing and original..." —Kindle reviewer "Every story kept me on the edge of my seat, eager to find out what would happen next."—Kindle reviewer "[Jackson Dean Chase is]...

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 29, 2015

About the author

Jackson Dean Chase is a USA TODAY bestselling author and award-winning poet. His fiction has been praised as "irresistible" in Buzzfeed and "diligently crafted" in The Huffington Post.

With Daniel Mignault, Chase has coauthored the epic urban fantasy series, The Gods War. The first three books, Titan, Titan: Kingdom of the Dead, and Titan: Gift of Death, are all available on Amazon). The fourth and final book, Titan: Resurrection, is exclusively available from the author along with the Titan Quadrilogy (Books 1-4) complete series bundle.

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Chase's books on writing have helped thousands of authors overcome writer's block and craft dynamite story hooks. As a ghostwriter, editor, and coauthor, his celebrity clients include actors, rock stars, and YouTube influencers.

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"[Jackson Dean Chase is] a fresh and powerful new voice."
-- Terry Trueman, Printz Honor author of Stuck in Neutral

"[Chase] grabs readers from page one."

― Nate Philbrick, author of The Little One

"[Jackson Dean Chase] succeeds in taking fiction to a whole new level."
-- TheBaynet.com

"Irresistible... [Jackson knows how to write] a heart-pounding story full of suspense, romance, and action!"
-- Buzzfeed

A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR:
I've always loved science fiction, fantasy, and horror, but it wasn't until I combined them with pulp thrillers and noir that I found my voice as an author. I want to leave my readers breathless, want them to feel the desperate longing, the hope and fear my heroes experience as they struggle not just to survive, but to become something more.

Join me as I take you on a journey you'll never forget!

Reviews

[Henriette · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book a tad disappointing. I acquired it over Kindle Unlimited, so I didn't pay close attention to its length. But, the book is about 50 pages long, with easily the last quarter taken up by promotional material for other books. The quintessence of the book is that readers are no longer satisfied with one-dimensional characters. For example, if you are conceiving a villain, then the reader wants to know about his motivations, the burning eye atop the tower doesn't cut it anymore. Thank you, captain obvious.
The rest of the book is spent, listing the kind of characters there are (side, sub and such) and then providing a few lines of description and maybe a list, for instance in the chapter about superhero characters the author lists every single superpower he could think of.
In short, this isn't so much a How to, but a summary of some basic facts. I've read Wikipedia entries that offered more insight.

Final note: besides the chapters on character, there is one that deals with the structure of a novel. If you look at today's action movies/tv shows, many of them tend to be written like the final battle of an 80/90s action movie. Think Jean-Claude Van Damme, who battles the big bad. For an interminable 15 minutes, he gets constantly hit in the face until finally, he summons his last bit of strength, hits the guy once and wins the battle. Chase might suggest otherwise, but that never was nor ever will be good writing. If the hero gets constantly beaten down with no chance of winning until the last five seconds, that is (1) annoying to watch while it lasts and (2) completely unrealistic when he wins. Even if he doesn't beat the odds until the very end, there have to be some small successes in between, such as narrowly escaping from Tattooine and saving the princess from the Death Star (sorry about the Star Wars references).

[Tracey Madeley · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a lot of thought provoking information in this book. For example the Catalyst hero provokes change in others, where the Reluctant hero sees change in himself. Humanising the anti-hero with some redeeming features, then making the villain even worse. Characters who cause conflicting emotions within the reader are often deeper and more interesting. Supporting characters can add both strength and conflict to a story and a love interest can bring about change in your main character.

Where most books on character talk about appearance, family, lifestyle and work it is nice to see a book which looks at some character types. Even if this book is used as a starting point it offers a different perspective and useful examples.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not Kindle Unlimited, received it via one of those here are some free books hope you take the time to review it. Actually aware of this writer, read Worms Ate Your Face {poetry collection} and quite a few of his other works, and he never has been 'right' but he's been entertaining and sometimes amusing and sometimes gross, but at least never boring.At one time had quite a few on ku but don't think any or many now.Just check out his writer page on amazon already.Some of the others got through freebies too or else ku. Dates may be wrong on some of the reviews, missed some.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Authors Need This Book. Have you ever written a character over an over and still couldn't get it right. Jackson Dean Chase has some help for you. This book gives you a lot of pointers on how to make your characters more realistic. Starting with the hero right down to the minor characters, the advice he gives is spot-on. Not only will your characters be more realistic, but you will have the expertise to flesh them out quickly without wasting time. This is a must-have that will pay for itself many times over.