What is Character Development?

 Characters are at the core of every story. This episode dives deep into how to create characters that will jump off the page. From types of characters to creating backstory, conflict and arc, you’ll learn how to create dynamic characters to anchor the plot of your next story.

The 3 Ms of Character Setup by C.S. Lakin

Mindset

Motivation

Mood

“Everything we do is goal directed, and our biggest goal is figuring out everyone else’s agenda, the better to achieve our own.” Lisa Cron

Internal & external goals

Understanding Your Characters

Tips on creating detailed character profiles, including background, personality, and motivations.

Types of Characters

Character Arcs

SOURCES:           

Creating Character Arcs Workbook: The Writer's Reference to Exceptional Character Development and Creative Writing (Helping Writers Become Authors) by K.M. Weiland

Writers Helping Writers Series Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

“Finding the Core of Your Character,” Launch Pad: Countdown to Writing Your Book, Emma Dhesi & Grace Sammon

“What Does your Protagonist Really Want?” & “Digging up Your Protagonist’s Inner Issue,” Wired for Story, Lisa Cron

Story Genius, Lisa Cron

The 3 Ms of Character Setup by C.S. Lakin

https://janefriedman.com/the-3-ms-of-character-setup/

Examples of Character Development – Writer’s Edit

https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/what-are-some-good-examples-of-character-development-in-literature/

15 Top Character Traits with Definition and Examples by Jennifer Herrity

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/character-traits-definition-and-examples

DO NOW: Download Create A Character Dosser. Start by building your character’s backstory, then choose which features, traits, experiences will be integral to the arc of your character in this story. Identify the 3 M’s. 

Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.com

Hope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/

Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred https://www.donnanormancarbone.com/