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Children's Characters
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Children's characters can be tricky to get right. You don't want them to sound like mini-adults (or worse: embryonic psychologists) OR create a character that's too 'young' or 'cutesy' for your intended readership.
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Creating Characters for a Young Adult Series
Doris Stutley interviewed by Marg McAlister
Doris Stutley has written and published three books of a planned 8-book crime fiction series for young adults. The first three books of the "Operation" series are Operation Foxtrot Five; Operation Delta Bravo, and Operation Alpha Papa (published by Lothian). Much of the success of the series can be attributed to the well-drawn characters, whose personalities and adventures hold great appeal for the young adult readership. . . . keep reading
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Building Characters in Books for Children
by Jill McDougall
The writer's job is to bring a character to life so vividly, so intensely that the reader not only cares what happens to her, but is filled with a sense of urgency on her behalf. Let's reach into the writer's toolbox for some of those character-building techniques used by the pros. . . . keep reading
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Naming Your Characters
by Jill McDougall
Next time you are considering naming your dashing hero Claude Clodwamble or your prissy school teacher Madam Slambunger, remember the familiar Shakespearian question, "What's in a name?' The answer: Plenty. . . . keep reading
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Ann Harth
