Finding the right name for characters is critical to me. Something about their faces or personalties suggests suitable names. So for the last prompt for this month’s theme of characters, I offer a naming game for characters. Look at the photos and the brief, character descriptions. Then tell me how you would name these characters…. Continue Reading →
Create Characters for this Setting
Creating characters is the theme for JPC Allen Writes this month. As a character writer, I have to have a good grasp on my main characters before starting a story. But what about starting a story with a setting and see what characters it suggests? So that’s the prompt I have today: create characters for… Continue Reading →
Character Inspirations for A Storm of Doubts
Where did I get inspiration for my characters? From just about anywhere. It could be the mannerism of a relative, a story from a friend, or the glimpse of a stranger in town. Below are some of the character inspirations for A Storm of Doubts. My main character Rae Riley has three half-brothers. Her middle… Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo Prompts for Characters
If you need NaNoWriMo prompts for characters, look no further! If I need a character who has more than a walk-on part, I also need a face I can see clearly to go with this character. If your creative spark has dimmed to a cinder and you need a few more characters, check out the… Continue Reading →
Character Prompt for a Short Story
After starting the month with a setting prompt and an object prompt, this week I’m offering a character prompt for a short story. I chose this photo because the expression on the little boy intrigued me. He’s holding a plane, like he’s been playing with it, but he looks so serious or stunned. Like I… Continue Reading →