Writing Characters for Compelling Children’s Books with Jess Black
A great character will keep children reading! The most popular children’s books feature unforgettable figures who kids can relate to. We can all vividly remember characters from children’s books that have remained with us on our journey into adulthood. But how to create such memorable and unique characters? This course will give you the tools you need to create a memorable character readers will love.
You will learn about character types and how they affect a story; create and develop a character for a children’s story. Engage in a range of activities to develop characters such as dialogue, physicality, interview technique and character desire lines. And work on plotting a narrative using character to drive the story.