"I'll Never Forget You As Long As I Live" characters
Reveal every side of your characters by showing not telling-the good, the bad and the very good. Bring a short list of your favorite book/movie/tv characters and why you like them as well as paper and a writing tool.
30 Minute Program
1. Author will introduce herself, her own favorite characters and her books
2. What makes a great character?
3. Do we have to like all the characters?
4. Show don't tell mini-workshop
5. Writing and/or drawing time
6. Share! (and possible costume dress up time)
7. Q&A
2. What makes a great character?
3. Do we have to like all the characters?
4. Show don't tell mini-workshop
5. Writing and/or drawing time
6. Share! (and possible costume dress up time)
7. Q&A
About the Author
Mary Bleckwehl writes for kids, loves to talk to kids about their stories and dreams, used to teach kids, raised some of her own and actually was a kid once upon a time!
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