How to give your characters personality

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TweetPin1EmailShare Once you have a really great backstory for your character, you’ll probably feel like drawing a lot of attention to it from the get-go. After all, you worked so... Read more »

As we have entered the month of August, every teacher, whether she likes it or not, starts thinking about school. Some of us have dreams (or nightmares). Some of us go on a Pinterest spree. We walk through Target and ask ourselves "What do I 'need' from the dollar section?" You don't do this? Okay, maybe it's just me. Anyway, we are also thinking about what were some of our students' challenges last year, and how we will address them this year. My third and fourth graders had difficulty with…

In part 1 we covered the why of your characters’ personalities, now it’s time to cover the what. When determining and defining what your character’s personality will be, it may be helpful to already know some things about them to build off of, such as: - Their origins, environment, and predispositions/temperament - Their role in the story, and what traits and personality would best fit that role - The character arc or emotional growth journey you want your character to have

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A list of weanesses to assist in your creative writing. Print copy & paste or download this list in PDF, Excel, Word, CSV, Json formats. One of the most important things to remember when writing characters is that they are humans, just like you and me. They have strengths and weaknesses just like anyone else. It is important to be aware of these things so that your readers can understand your characters better and connect with them on a more personal level. This list can help you find the…

Encompassing everything from their personality to their behavior, goals, actions, and thoughts, your character’s voice will define who they are in the eyes of your reader. So today, let’s dive into how you can shape this unique character voice, all while ensuring your characters feel like real people come to life on the page!