Lessons
At the end of this lesson, you should be familiar with the options for point-of-view of your story, as well as be able to identify first-person,...
So Many Points of View
Practice: Reading Passages and Identifying Point of View
Practice: Writing Passages from Different Points of iew
Lesson 2: Character Development: Do you know your main character?
After reading the material in this lesson and completing the Character Profile Form (physical description and background and personality), you will...
Creating Compelling Characters
Character Profile Form (Physical Description)
Character Profile Form (Background and Personality)
Lesson 3: Character Development: What's in a Name?
Your character's name is your reader's first introduction to him or her. The perfect name gives the reader information on time period, ethnic origin,...
Does the Name Fit Your Character?
Character Naming Tips
Practice Character-Naming
Lesson 4: Character Development: SHOWING not TELLING
Once you have completed this lesson, you will know how to reveal your characters to your readers through narrative description, dialogue,...
Using Narrative Description
Dialogue and Introspection
Plot Action
