The Author's Journey with Gary Khan

#20 Characterization - The Direct Method

July 15, 2020 Gary Khan Season 1 Episode 20
The Author's Journey with Gary Khan
#20 Characterization - The Direct Method
Show Notes Chapter Markers

To be one of the best author’s in the game, you must arm yourself with the tools of the trade. An essential tool is the Direct Characterization Method. It is a fairly straightforward technique, but many struggle to pull it off the way they should. This makes for poor writing. By improving your abilities to use the technique, you can stand out amongst the myriad of mediocre authors. 

In this week’s episode we unpack all things Direct Method including a recap of the definition and a look at methods you can use to improve your own character creation. I share some brilliant examples from literature and why they work so well. 

 

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

  • Definition of Direct Characterization
  • How to Use Direct Characterization in Your Writing
  • Examples of the Direct Method From Liteturature

 

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Music Credits:

Is it fine if i kiss you? by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen
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Let’s Dance by David Bowie
© 1983 David Bowie
 ℗ 1983 Original Sound Recordings Made by David Bowie
 Under Licence to EMI America Records a Division Of Capitol Records, Inc.
https://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-Lets-Dance/release/1771473 

Intro: Quote
A Definition of The Direct Method
Your Parts of Speech
Two Formula For Direct Characterization
Add Description or Metaphor
Examples From Literature
The Big Takeaway: The Direct Method
Outro