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A series of exercises to help writers develop their characters for short stories. The exercises cover various aspects of character development, such as their desires, possessions, and background. Each exercise includes specific questions to guide the writer in exploring their character's motivations, appearance, and personality.
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Exercises on Character:
What are his/her motives for wanting this?
Where in the story is it made clear to the reader?
HOW is this information made clear to the reader? (Dialog? Actions? Interior thinking?)
What or who stands in the way of the character achieving this?
What does that desire set in motion?
What is your character wearing? (describe outfit in full)
Finish this sentence:
(name of character) is the kind of person who
What do you know about your character?
Name Nickname Sex Age Looks Education Vocation/occupation Status and money Marital status Family/ethnicity Diction/accent Relationships Places (home, office, car) Possessions Recreation/hobbies Obsessions Beliefs Politics Sexual history Ambition Religion Superstitions Fears Attitudes Character flaws Pets Favorite books/music/movies Journal entries Correspondence Food preferences Astrological sign Talents (other—anything else you can think of)
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21W.755 / 21W.757 Writing and Reading Short Stories
Spring 2012
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