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Character Types and Creation

Character Types and Creation. Story Elements. Plot and structure  Characters  Setting Dialogue Point of View Theme Style. What characterizes a character?. Actions Appearance and environment Statements and thoughts Statements by other characters Statements by the author.

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Character Types and Creation

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  1. Character Types and Creation

  2. Story Elements • Plot and structure • Characters • Setting • Dialogue • Point of View • Theme • Style

  3. What characterizes a character? • Actions • Appearance and environment • Statements and thoughts • Statements by other characters • Statements by the author

  4. Character Types: General Round Characters Complex, multi-faceted, altered by circumstances • Protagonist • Antagonist Flat Characters Do no grow or change; remain static • Stock Characters (Foils) • Stereotypes

  5. Character Stereotypes from Action Manga The Main Character • Innocent • Tough Guy • Mixed The Sidekick • Fighting • Innocent Others • Anti-Hero • Pervert • Character X • The Fallen Hero • Influential Deceased • Evil Older Sibling

  6. Character Creation Tips • Don't start your character off with a name or a physical description • Develop your character by giving him a problem, dramatic need, or compulsion • Don't rely on crutches • Empathize with your character • Don't sympathize with your characters • Write from your own life

  7. Character Creation Exercise • Figure out what genre you want to write for • Decide if you want to create a protagonist (hero) or antagonist (villain) • Determine whether the character is male or female, and the approximate age • Create a list of wants or goals for your character • Make a list of likes and dislikes, and make sure the list is balanced • Add to this a list of quirks, good habits, bad habits, or just things the character can't stop doing without some serious discipline or counseling • Work on external features such as where he/she lives, what he/she looks like and whether or not he/she has any pets, etc • Work out their fears, motivations, and biggest secrets • Take mannerisms and features from people around you

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