Jacey, Helen, 1966-

The woman in the story : writing female characters in trouble, in love and in power / Helen Jacey. - 2nd edition. - Studio City, CA : Michael Wiese Productions, [2017] - xx, 257 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm

Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and filmography.

Creating a memorable female character with huge audience appeal is not just a matter of choosing a heroine over a hero. By creating a heroine, the screenwriter has to consider all kinds of differences, from character development to gender issues in the development process.

9781615932573 (pbk.) : £19.99


Motion picture authorship.
Women in motion pictures.
Characters and characteristics in motion pictures.
Literature.

PN1996 / .J26 2017

791.43 JAC