Character Development

Creating a unique character biography and cultivating character quirks that are outside of yourself is an important step in developing a character; however, I have personally found that you may use your own personal history to help foster a character.

Character development hinges on one idea: The better you know your characters, the better the audience will.

To catch the object of their desire, fiction writers like anglers must use the correct lure. Using motivation properly in character development yields an authenticity that reels readers in and keeps them wanting more.

Character development can be a very difficult and detailed process in a fiction story. Character development is needed to make your reader better understand the character and their personality. Here are some great tips to help you develop your character.

Education does not simply provide us with the knowledge and skill sets we need to compete in life. Our education at home, on the streets, and in the classroom helps shape who we are.

Four ideas to flesh out characters that aren't quite so common.

Stephen Adly Guirgis' play, Our Lady Of 121st Street, is a marvelous theatrical construct of masterfully written dialogue, sparkling witticisms, and scenic brevity, but lacks substantive character development.

For many schools, the use of character development education is often rejected and, when included, is placed as part of the health curriculum

A look at four television characters and how they've either grown or regressed as characters through the years.

Teach character development in a totally different way. Hone writing skills at the same time you teach students to develop characters, including themselves.

A cirriculum outline for reading instruction is presented.

There is one thing that as an actor one must completely excel at in order to become successful. You must be able to create a stable character. It is extremely important that as an actor you can succeed at character development.

The more you know a character the more real they become to you. The more real they become to you the more real they will become to a reader. It's a chain reaction.

The “Speaking with Conviction” acting exercise is used by professionals to help train their mind and vocal chords to delivery every line with true and heavy conviction.

Acting requires far more than being able to convincingly say dialogue and move around a set. Rather, this form of artistry requires persons to react in a lifelike manner to circumstances and surroundings.

Although the process of determining a simple objective may vary based on your individual scene analysis style and the script itself, I have developed several tips to help guide you throughout this process.

The Four W’s of Acting include: who, what, where and why? However, it is the latter that truly peaks my interest and fully engages my creativity while performing this aspect of scene study and character development.

As you set out to develop a character within a script, there are numerous processes you must go through. Perhaps one of the most important of these is discovering the “moment before” a scene starts.

One of the most effective means of pulling your mind into the “here-and-now,” while simultaneously stretching and prepping the body is to perform localized shaking. While this may seem silly to some, after you’ve tried it, you'll understand its value.

'Glee' may be known for its outlandish characters and musical numbers, but the show is full of logical inconsistencies and plot holes that reoccur each episode.

The writers on "Castle" are obviously confused about which direction to take Captain Victoria Gates and they are in a rush to get there.

People marvel that a musical/sitcom/drama like 'Glee' could capture the imagination of the American viewer. Why do we love 'Glee?' It’s the quality of the character development and the story lines more than the big production numbers.

'Bones' offers up a mix of engaging storytelling and interesting characters, but there are a few reasons for fans to be concerned for the upcoming Season 7.

'Bones' has spent six years telling stories and developing characters that other shows envy. Season 7 will feature a few twists, but here are a few wishes.

"Warehouse 13" is quickly gaining ground at making Season 3 the best yet. Here is a look at some of the things making this season so special.

After many years of Stephen King toiling with The Dark Tower, Ron Howard is now experiencing is own troubles. After Universal passes on the epic original idea, it remains to be seen what will come of it.

January 4 will mark the official kick off of season two of the ABC science fiction show "V" that chronicles the adventures of a group of humans suspicious of alien activities.

Penny Marshall's 1988 smash hit Big is an exercise in examining the trials and tribulations of the man-child. In this romantic comedy, we meet the Joshua (played by Tom Hanks) '" a boy who wishes to become an adult.

Writing emotions into descriptive scenes and setting your character's internal responses to situations.

Do you feel like you're auditioning for the wrong roles? Define your age to find your character.

A refreshing and genuinely frightening take on the poltergeist genre from Australia.

Even in a one-minute commercial, having your characters evolve can make the commercial more compelling and get you better results.

There are two sides to every story. That is unless you're the author. You can make it as complex or simple as you like. But no matter how "stuck" you get, don't give up.

Gus and Jeppard hit the road.

Here are a few tips about writing scripts.

In this fifth writing guide in this series, writers move to the intermediate topic of character building by interviewing a killer from one of the previous writing assignments.

The creative writing process is mystifying to "non-writers." I am frequently asked where I get my story ideas. The most truthful answer is, "I really don't know." They just come to me.