Dec 03 2008
Writing Masterclass Part II: Character
Yesterday, we looked at Keith Gray’s Writing Masterclass Part I: Ideas & Inspiration.
Today, we’ll see Part II of this video series on Character.
As I mentioned with Part I, watching this series feels a bit like sitting down for coffee with an old friend and getting some advice. Keith Gray has a down-to-earth approach. He makes writing seem accessible, not limited to people with creative writing degrees.
Writing Masterclass Part II suggests some prompts a writer can address to create life-like characters:
- What talents do they have?
- What are their greatest ambitions?
- Do they have a secret they want to keep from others?
- Who is their best friend or confidante?
- Who is their worst enemy, and why?
- What do your characters carry in their pockets?
- Have they recently lost something important?
- Do their names have meaning?
- What do your characters’ actions say about them?
Gray mentions it would be a good idea to have a developed character in mind before you watch the next video.
Come back tomorrow for Writing Masterclass Part III: Plot.
