Character Development

By Linda Orlando

Lesson 3: Character Development: What's in a Name?

Practice Character-Naming

YOUR TURN

Read the following character descriptions and time period, then select an appropriate name for the character:

Character description/time period:

1. manual laborer in the early 1900's

2. young professional woman in the 1990's

3. wealthy socialite in the 1980's

4. professional man in the 1950's

5. exotic dancer(female) in the 1970's

6. young, urban housewife in the 1950's

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Lessons

Introduction
Lesson 1: Point of View
Lesson 2: Character Development: Do you know your main character?
Lesson 3: Character Development: What's in a Name?
• Does the Name Fit Your Character?
• Character Naming Tips
• Practice Character-Naming
Lesson 4: Character Development: SHOWING not TELLING