<p align="left">What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both.</p><br><br><p>Enter <i>Plot Versus Character</i>. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. You'll learn to: </p><br><br><menu><br><br><li type="disc">Create layered characters by considering personality traits, natural attributes, and backgrounds</li><br><br><li type="disc">Develop your character's emotional journey and tie it to your plot's inciting incident</li><br><br><li type="disc">Construct a three-act story structure that can complement and sustain your character arc</li><br><br><li type="disc">Expose character backstory in a manner that accentuates plot points</li><br><br><li type="disc">Seamlessly intertwine plot and character to create a compelling page-turner filled with characters to whom readers can't help but relate</li><br><br><li type="disc">And much more</li> <br><br></menu><br><br><p align="left">Filled with helpful examples and friendly instruction, <i>Plot Versus Character</i> takes the guesswork out of creating great fiction by giving you the tools you need to inject life into your characters and momentum into your plots.</p>