Create a set of three characters. The lesson gives us a daughter, mother, and father. Make up five sets. Beatrice, Donnislova, IanElsie, Eoghan, SorchaErin, Brigid,…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty-Seven, Characters Who Meet.
List three special meetings, times when people came together unexpectedly and a friendship ensued. For each, write down names, place, season and time of day.…
Characterization and Brigid Saehe
Into part two of Elements of the Writing Craft, going from Storytelling into Characterization. The lessons continue to be challenging. After all, the examples are…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty-Six: Characters Who Part
Ref: Pages 45 and 46 of the text by Robert Olmstead Think of a regular and anticipated parting–such as leaving for work–that might occur between…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty-five, Characters in a Crowd.
Ref: Pages 44 and 45 of the text by Robert Olmstead. List five occasions for which people come together.Sunday dinnerBirthdayNight at the pubHarvest festivalMemorial service…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two, Character, Lesson Thirty-four: Characters Who Are Crazy
Ref: pages 43 and 44 of the text by Robert Olmstead Create five characters using a title instead of a proper name.The barkeepThe bardThe Captain…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty-three: Characters Who Reveal Themselves.
Ref: Pages 41 and 42 of the text by Robert Olmstead. Think of a first-person character who has evil intentions. List five such intentions and…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty-two: Character by Activity.
Ref: pages 40 and 41 of the text by Robert Olmstead. List five activities, such as building a miniature cabin, that can begin on a…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty-one: Character by Actions
Ref: Pages 39 and 40 of the text by Robert Olmstead Make a list of ten actions a person might take.Scratches his head.Strokes his beard.Smooths…
Elements of the Writing Craft. Part Two: Character, Lesson Thirty: Character by Sound and Appearance
Ref: Pages 38 and 39 of the text by Robert Olmstead Make a list of ten people with whom you might engage in a conversation…