Creating Characters Who Live and Breathe on the Page
1. Character's name/nickname:
2. Age:
3. Appearance (specifics!!):
4. Ht., wt., ethnicity, hair color, eyes:
5. Style:
6. Education:
7. Vocation:
8. Status and money:
9. Marital status:
10. Family:
11. Relationships:
12. Where s/he lives:
13. Places that matter:
14. Things owned that matter:
15. Passions:
16. Obsessions:
17. Beliefs and politics:
18. Electronic devices (cell phone? laptop? Blackberry?):
19. Sexual history:
20. Ambitions:
21. Religion:
22. Superstitions:
23. Fears:
24. Attitudes (optimist/pessimist, sense of humor, etc.):
25. Character flaws:
26. Character strengths:
27. Animals:
28. Taste in books, music, etc.:
29. E-mail address:
30. Favorite websites:
31. Food preferences:
32. Handwriting:
33. Astrological sign:
34. Talents:
35. Tattoos:
36. Other:
Week 2 Assignments
Writing: Using the template above, create a character of your own, then write one page that begins your character’s story. Due Friday 8 pm.
Reading: The Mind of Your Story: Chapter 2
PEN/O’Henry 2010: Jess Row, “Sheep May Safely Graze,” p. 93.
As you read, consider how the plot works in this story.
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