This informative program exposes areas of narrative-writing that most frequently pose challenges for beginners, providing tips and techniques for authoring a good read. Viewers learn how to create well-rounded characters, complete with motivations and character flaws; techniques for establishing tone and mood; and how to capture attention starting on page one. The video also covers writing realistic dialogue, developing a good plot line, building tension, and arriving at a successful ending.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 20, 2012. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag. Also available as DV4870.

Character Development (3:47) -- Hook the Reader (2:04) -- Establishing Tone and Mood (2:08) -- Writing Realistic Dialog (2:34) -- Developing a Good Plot (2:34) -- Building Tension (2:12) -- The Successful Ending (2:09) -- Credits: Writing Narratives (0:21).