Creating Characters: Lesson 1

3. Characters are the people, animal, animated
objects/thing and other beings in the story that
help to carry out the plot.
It is the characters who keep a story interesting
by doing things and saying things.

4. Characters are the beings in your story.
They can be:
 Humans
 Animals
 Aliens
 Monsters
 Creatures
 Any type of being
 Also any inanimate object that you give life to.(E.g. ruler, pencils,
These entities act out what happens in your story.

5.  Characters are an important part of the story.
 A good plot can be spoiled by characters that are dull and
unrealistic.
 Characters are most interesting when they are three
dimensional and have many sides of their personalities shown.
 These characters have strengths and weaknesses. (not exactly
good or bad (human)) They seem alive and real.
 Movies specialize in these types of characters. You should try to
create at least one well-rounded character in your stories, no
matter how short the story.

6. and
: The main character that the story
follows. Usually seen as the “good guy”.
This is usually the “bad guy” in the
story. The one who opposes the Protagonist.

8. • Give your main characters names.
• Use apposition to help tell you more about them.
• Describe at least three things about them.
(Usually top to bottom or bottom to top or 2 thing and 1 other
that stands out most to you).
• Describe their actions, the way the move, talk ( VIVID VERBS)
• Describe their traits ( CHARACTER- GOOD OR BAD)
• Describe their thoughts and feelings.

9. When creating characters ensure:
• Describe and name your characters
• Their appearances/looks (E.g. middle-aged, wrinkles, obese)
• Traits or Qualities ( How they are: kind, wicked, mischievous)
• Their feelings ( excited, happy, depressed, bored) Show vs Tell
• You make them speak/utter sounds
DESCRIPTION OF CHARACTERS