--- product_id: 25764843 title: "A Writer's Guide to Characterization: Archetypes, Heroic Journeys, and Other Elements of Dynamic Character Development" brand: "victoria lynn schmidt" price: "€ 43.02" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25764843-a-writers-guide-to-characterization-archetypes-heroic-journeys-and-other store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # A Writer's Guide to Characterization: Archetypes, Heroic Journeys, and Other Elements of Dynamic Character Development **Brand:** victoria lynn schmidt **Price:** € 43.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Writer's Guide to Characterization: Archetypes, Heroic Journeys, and Other Elements of Dynamic Character Development by victoria lynn schmidt - **How much does it cost?** € 43.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25764843-a-writers-guide-to-characterization-archetypes-heroic-journeys-and-other) ## Best For - victoria lynn schmidt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted victoria lynn schmidt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Writer's Guide to Characterization: Archetypes, Heroic Journeys, and Other Elements of Dynamic Character Development ## Images ![A Writer's Guide to Characterization: Archetypes, Heroic Journeys, and Other Elements of Dynamic Character Development - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hgi0DMGyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Gave my characters and stories new life!! *by K***C on Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018* I loved this book! It's helpful as a standalone or is a great complement to her other book, 45 Master Characters, where she goes in depth about the mythic archetypes she also discusses here in Part 1 of the book. The book is separated into two parts - Part 1: Archetypes and How They Interact, and Part 2: Animal Archetypes. Part 2 was extremely useful! I find myself now writing mythical archetypes that learn thematic, animal archetype lessons. Adds such a layer of depth to the characters and story and keeps things surprisingly cohesive from scene to scene and page to page, which is extremely important, especially in something as long as a novel. Can't recommend this book highly enough! My characters were all over the place in behavior but by using what I learned in this book (and the other, both are recommended!) I was able to make them much more believable and their characters and behaviors now jump of the page. This totally saved the project that I've been working on for 3 years!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An essential Writer's Tool for Characterization *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017* I've bought a lot of Writer's tool books. Well over a couple dozen would be my best approximation. Whenever I run into problems with my writing, I turn to them for solutions. However my new problem was characterization for my cast of wacky characters in their adventure. I didn't have the roles I needed and I didn't know what to do. Naturally, I resorted to Amazon, and started digging for a new book to add to my toolbox and ended up scraping be dirt off this one. I ended up taking a gamble. And it paid off.This book goes in depth for character roles for both your protagonist and supporting characters. Thanks to this book, I have been steered back on track as to how to really flesh out my characters in accordance with their new found roles in my story. I will also say that you will see a lot of fake tool books, this book isn't one of them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Start Developing Your Characters! *by D***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2013* Schmidt has created a handy writing tool. While no character will fully fit into one of these archetypes, they create an excellent beginning framework- especially for taking a "hero archetype" and turning it into a villain. From these brief descriptions, you can start layering things on your characters to come out with one that is very well rounded.Another bonus, is that she also includes the ways these archetypes would interact with one another. Unfortunately, it is only listed as male to male, female to female, and then romantically. Reading them you can pick out ways that siblings might interact as well as a parent to child, but it would be nice if there were more specifics about these interactions when it isn't romantic. And I guess even romantic interactions for homosexual characters could be useful as well for a more well-rounded book.The character arcs are also interesting. They give another good framework for starting a plot line for your characters. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25764843-a-writers-guide-to-characterization-archetypes-heroic-journeys-and-other](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25764843-a-writers-guide-to-characterization-archetypes-heroic-journeys-and-other) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-30*