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Inner Drives: How to Write and Create Characters Using the Eight Classic Centers of Motivation

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  • An excellent source for learning about character motivation and action
  • Explores the fascinating world of archetypes, mythology and the chakra system
  • Helps you expand your artistry to gain a creative advantage in a highly competitive industry

Inner Drives goes to the very source of character motivation and action. Explore the fascinating world of archetypes, mythology and the chakra system. Learn to apply these timeless principles of successful storytelling through examples and exercises.

From patterns of speech to styles of walking, use Inner Drives to structure character arcs, devise back-stories, up the conflict, pair up couples and form ensembles all with unique, believable characters.

Informative and entertaining, this book helps writers, directors, designers, development executives and actors expand their artistry and influence on the audience to gain a creative advantage in a highly competitive industry.

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Meet the Author: Pamela Jaye Smith

PAMELA JAYE SMITH is an Author, international Consultant, Speaker, and award-winning Producer/Director with over 30 years experience in features, TV, music videos, commercials, documentaries, corporate, military films, and games.

Smith authored THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE: Create Great Villains and Dangerous Situations, INNER DRIVES: How to Write and Create Characters Using the 8 Classic Centers of Motivation, and SYMBOLS, IMAGES & CODES: The Secret Language of Meaning in Media.

She has appeared on national TV and radio programs as a mythology expert, including the “Forbidden Secrets” TV series. She was the on-camera spokesperso...

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