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Hero or Heroine
I’m so excited when I start a new story! Most writers believe that the single most important part is the characters. If readers fall in love with your characters—especially the main character—they will read to the end, feeling every emotion, taking part in the adventures. So as we work together toward building our story, please give a lot of thought to the conversation on this thread. Share your own best ideas, think about ideas others come up with, and discuss ways to make the character as interesting and memorable as possible.
Be original, and don’t be afraid to be surprising! What if the main character had a really unusual background or ability or fear? What if she were a girl who could only come out in the moonlight because a witch cast a spell on her great-grandmother? If you’re like me, you’ll find that the more questions you ask and answer about the main character, the more the story will begin to write itself in your head!
For example, if I wanted to introduce the girl who could only come out in the moonlight, I might write: “Quill pushed aside the velvet drape and peeked out through the window’s glass to where the moon glowed, huge and silver, behind the oak trees. It was their nightly ritual, Quill and the moon each peeping through curtains to see if the other were awake.”
I can’t wait to see your ideas! Here’s my list of traits for brainstorming the main character. After you have your ideas, you can write a Crowd Sorcery Sentence, or two or three, that might introduce your character in the story.
1. Name
2. Appearance
3. Background
4. Personality
5. How is he/she different from others?
6. What does he/she most desire or hope for?
7. How is he/she strong?
8. How is he/she weak or vulnerable?
9. What does he/she fear most?
10. Your Crowd Sorcery Sentence(s)
The voting for hero and heroine is now complete. Go here to see our main character and learn the schedule for creating and voting on a villain and sidekick.
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submitted by Fred Durbin
(April 23, 2014 - 10:05 am)
(April 23, 2014 - 10:05 am)
1. Name
Elvira Tiklen
2. Appearance
Cropped blonde hair, misty green eyes, a crooked nose, pale skin, twitchy, narrow mouth, long eyelashes, and she is tall. She wears a long , black skirt (like in medival times) and a white blouse. Her apron is always stained, and she usually goes barefoot.
3. Background
Her father died when she was six, her mother was sick with grief and sent her off to live with an aunt. The aunt was kind to her, but when she turned twelve, they had to move because the king in there land had outlawed living on the land they were on. She then got lost one time and stumbled upon a castle and became a kitchen hand. Now she is thirteen and works in a castle kitchen and is constantly searching for her aunt.
4. Personality
She has faced so much grief that she barely laughs or smiles. She takes delight in nature, and tries really hard to please people. Even so, she doesn't make friends. In the past, she was a bubbly, friendly girl. Now, she is cold and solem. (The story would include her journey to becoming happy again).
5. How is he/she different from others?
She doesn't know where her family is, and she can't read. She wishes she could go to school. The princess takes her under her wing.
6. What does he/she most desire or hope for?
a. To learn to read.
b. To find her family.
7. How is he/she strong?
She is stronger than she looks, and she is very persuasive. She can deal with pain.
8. How is he/she weak or vulnerable?
The thought of never seeing her family again can be used against her. She is scared of things.
9. What does he/she fear most?
Being alone, a loved one dying, or dark magic. Your choice.
10. Your Crowd Sorcery Sentence
"Ouch!" Elvira exclaimed as she sliced her finger while peeling potatoes in the castle kitchen. The blood running in a narrow line down her finger reminded her of the horrible memory of her father coming home, face glistening with blood...
She shook the image out of her head and strained to hear the other servants' gossip. It was about her. Again.
"Really? I heard she was orphaned last year, when she came."
"Now, really, Cissa. We all know that her father died and something caused her to come to the castle. Fear, most likely."
"What rubbish! Her mother is a witch, and-" Elvira stopped listening and turned the other way so that the other servants, little attention they were putting in her direction, didn't see her crying.
Cool idea! Sorry my sentences are a bit long!
(April 23, 2014 - 1:29 pm)
Well, here's my story:Name: Daria Desmond Appearence: she has long straight dark brown hair, wears her hair as a ponytail all the time. dark green eyes. She has come from the future to the present to help the planet get rid of bad guys. Background: She wanted to start helping out wth crime-fighting after she watched her father physically & mentally abuse her mother. Personality: She is not happy at all, she never smiles. & She's also mean. Do not get on her bad side. How is he/she different from others? her parents insisted she go to public school. On her first day, she was bullyed so badly which resulted in her coming home with a broken leg.Which obviously, made her parents realize she should not go back to school. From that moment on, She decided once & for all she was, from that moment on, going to be the bully & never bullyed again. What does he/she most desire or hope for? Nothing. Nothing at all. She's happy the way she is. Tho, she does wish she could take down all the bad guys in town. How is he/she strong? Nobody can mess with her, let alone touch her. if anybody does try & touch her, they'll be turned to ashes with her laser gun. How is he/she weak or vunerable? She is not. also, possibly the sad situation of her family could be used against her, tho. What does he/she fear most? She doesn't really fear anything. Daria Desmond had the day off from being a detective. That same day, she was just sitting down to eat in front of her televison to watch the 5:00 pm news. Then she saw live news coverage from a news chopper. Somebody was trying to commit arson! She thought she could go help, because it wasn't far from her neighborhood. She drove as fast as she could. Luckily, she had handcuffs at the ready. When she got there, Dominic (the villan) heard a car door slam. When he tryed to run, she shot him in the leg. Then she handcuffed him. She waited with him untill the police came. She was now hailed a heroine.
(August 8, 2014 - 3:20 am)
This is really amazing; you should actually write a book about this.
(October 1, 2014 - 7:10 pm)
*weakly* Where did you get that name???
(March 3, 2015 - 1:56 am)
Fantastic idea! This is awesome!
1. Name
Reine (which means "queen" in French) Deforest
2. Appearance
Short blonde hair curving in around her chin, and a few stray bangs that hang down into her small, blue-grey eyes. She has lightly tanned skin, calloused hands, and is short and young-looking for her age. She wears coarse dresses that stop a little ways above her ankle.
3. Background
Is raised by women who do washing, cleaning, mending, etc. for anyone of wealth or prominence. She was told by her mother shortly before she died that her name, Reine, was no mistake, and there was truly royalty in her blood.
4. Personality
Quiet, yet observant. Cautious, yet quick witted and clever. Is one of few girls who can actually read and write. She takes relish in learning. She likes to create stories in her head as she works, and as she lies in bed at night, yet she hasn't told them to anyone.
5. How is he/she different from others?
She doesn't want to be just another pretty face awaiting a good match. She's knows she will probably never be worth much of anything thanks to the fact she's a girl, and she has such a low status, but that can't stop her from hoping and thinking about it.
6. What does he/she most desire or hope for?
A chance to use her mind for something worthwhile. Perhaps medicine.
7. How is he/she strong?
She quietly takes the opposition and attitude of people, and turns it into fuel for her mind and determination.
8. How is he/she weak or vulnerable?
Despite her cool and thoughtful personality, when people speak out and say things against women, she becomes hot tempered, and is often prone to speaking out, which often leads her to trouble.
9. What does he/she fear most?
Change. Despite her hopes and ideas, the idea that her little world could change, or vanish in an instant, terrifies her.
10. Your Crowd Sorcery Sentence(s)
I leaned against the well's edge, staring off into space. I watched a carriage rumble through the dirt streets. I was supposed to be drawing water to take back to Abelle, though I could never control my thoughts. They rushed about me like wild horses: free, unharnessed, and uncontrollable.
Taday!
(April 23, 2014 - 9:08 pm)
This is awesome!
(April 29, 2014 - 8:53 pm)
Everyone on this site is so creative. I love it :)
(April 29, 2014 - 10:01 pm)
hi fellow seattleite
(April 29, 2024 - 11:26 am)
Yeah, this is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool
(November 22, 2014 - 9:04 am)
That's a really good idea!
No dragons... but still!
(April 30, 2014 - 1:14 pm)
Excellent choice of name and address. My favorite characters are Bonnington and Winston. My friend just got me into these.
(June 30, 2014 - 4:35 pm)
The TARDIS? Me too!
P.S. Doctor Who is the best :P
(February 5, 2015 - 8:18 pm)
Did you read the last dragon chronicals?
(July 2, 2014 - 8:54 am)
I did. They are EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(July 3, 2014 - 6:49 pm)
I think dragons are great too! Have you read the Wings of Fire series? I accidentally started with #3. It's really good.
(September 24, 2014 - 6:45 pm)