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CHARACTER<\/h1>\n

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The Art of Role and Cast Design
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The long-awaited third volume of Robert McKee\u2019s trilogy on the art\u00a0of fiction is now available to purchase from all major bookstores!
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The Revelation<\/strong> of Character.<\/h2>\n

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People are not<\/strong> what they appear to be. A hidden nature waits concealed behind a facade of traits. No matter what they say, no matter how they comport themselves, the only way we ever come to know characters in depth is through their choices under pressure.\u00a0This revelation of deep character is fundamental\u2014major characters cannot be at heart what they seem to be at face. The writer\u2019s task is to structure story events and design the supporting cast to draw out the character\u2019s true<\/strong> nature.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CHARACTER<\/em> explores the universe of character and cast design: the dimensionality, complexity, and arcing of a protagonist, as well as the invention of orbiting major characters, all encircled by a cast of service and supporting roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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