1. Developing Characters

2. Two Types of Characters
Round Characters
Main characters
We know a lot about them
Flat Characters
Supporting characters
We don’t need to know much about them

3. Why are Characters so Important?
Characters make the reader feel like they are experiencing the story
Readers connect to the thoughts and experiences of the characters
Readers sympathize with the emotions of the characters
Lessons learned by the characters are easier for the reader to relate to
Characters can add humor, fright, surprise, etc.

4. Developing your characters:
Put yourself in your characters’ shoes. Have your characters react the way YOU might react.
Make your characters believable.
Give your characters good VOICE. Make sure their personality shows in the story.