Character Development How To Create Great Characters

When you're writing a novel, you have to do a lot of characterization. But how do you create great characters? That's what we're gonna be talking about in this video. We'll start by discussing the definition of character development. Then we'll talk about each phase of the character development process from creating to developing, to storytelling with great characters. Then we'll look at some formula, some rules that can be helpful, and when to break those rules and throughout we'll look at lots of examples of great characters. Finally, we'll get you started writing out your great characters with an exercise. Ready to create characters readers will rememberer the rest of their lives? Click play to get started!

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[midwestcg]

This lesson was very helpful! It will really help me develop my characters. I read all the Harry Potter books and you sure do see each of the six steps in character development in her books. It is also helping me to minimize the number of characters needed in the story I want to write. Thank you for your help.

[sheliaaustin]

My character is a psychopath adrenaline hedonist from the future with advanced technology who kidnaps a pod woman and takes her on a dangerous adventure. But in my book, you'll remember the situation and technology. I have something different to offer. I will revolutionize the book industry. (This is Casey Casper) Future World Odyssey will be available in 2025!

[valoriefranklin]

great thanks good directions related 2 characters

[inaede]

Absolutely loved this! It’s got every part of the seed to a story!

[bananainvasion]

I don't think the orphan trait is a good one, its just extremely bland and I think a character that has caring parents but also don't want them to worry is a more interesting one. Because if you want a sympathetic character then you need one that people can associate with. Maybe as an example, this character has good caring parents, and he has something going on at work/school that he doesn't want to share with people so they don't worry. with places where they say nothing is happening, which I guess is a lot more relatable in this society where everybody thinks their depressed

[accountinitial]

I found this video by simply googling on how to write the story`s plot, and got honestly surprised by your low number of followers! This content is so useful, I hope you find your people as soon as possible! Thanks for help tho ❤

[anitamorin]

Thank you, Joe! I had 0 idea/sense in 1st draft as far as characters were concerned; undecided personalities, too many side characters with one main character, and struggled to keep separate or track keep track of. This really helped understand character development, and already reconsidering to try again with first draft of my first novel 😀 looking forward to the Spring session in February!!

[bananainvasion]

what I find interesting is that almost all of the harry potter characters have an extremely distinct quirk, like diggles wearing purple, dumbledore's moon rimmed spectacles, Hagrid speaking habits. Every character has such an obvious distinct unique sense about them that fits with the unique world of magic. More examples, snapes greasy hair+speaking. Fred and george sharing sentences, percy's horn rimmed glasses.

[phyllisbrandano]

Thanks Joe.Specifics like this are incredibly helpful..Keep them coming..

[andrewfairchild]

I love to binge-watch your lessons Joe!