Character+Introductions


 * Character Introductions**

When we first meet a character as a reader, we need to get to know them so that we will care about their story. To captivate your audience, to engage the reader fully in your writing, you must make your characters POWERFUL!


 * 1) 1. Think about your character’s personality and personal details.
 * 2) a. Appearance: clothing, look, age, size
 * 3) b. Actions: the way they walk, move
 * 4) c. Titles/interests: Teacher, gymnast, finder of lost treasure
 * 5) d. Words: signature words or phrases, slang, tone
 * 6) 2. Do not overwhelm your reader with a huge list. Rather include the details artfully. Weave as you write.

All the students wore their best outfits, freshly purchased the week before. They buzzed about holding their school supplies in Target bags, straining from the weight.

Suzie who never stopped talking, not even for a fire drill, walked into t he room, as silent as could be.