by
Sandy Tritt
I was recently contacted by a gentleman, a children’s book writer, who asked me what resources we had specifically for writers of children’s books. He had purchased our workbook and was happy with it, but pointed out that our character trait chart was geared toward adult characters. So, I got to work and created a new CHILD’S CHARACTER TRAIT CHART. It includes some of the same fields as our old CHARACTER TRAIT CHART, but we’ve tweaked them to make them relate to children.
Here are the fields in the chart:
Full Name
Goes By
Date of Birth
Age
Address/Particulars about Where Lives
Race/Ethnic Background/Nationality
Height Weight/Body Build
Hair
Eyes
Peculiar Traits (Freckles, Limp, Etc.)
Smell
Voice
Usual Walking Style
Health
Mannerisms
Style of Dress
Favorite Drink
Favorite Food
School
Grade
Favorite Subject
Intelligence
Birth Order
Lives With
Wants to Be When Grows Up
Best Friend(s)
Worst Enemy
Most Important Possession
Hobbies/Recreations/Sports
Talents
What is a normal day like for this character?
Greatest Fear
Major Goals
Views Family:
Family Views Him:
Views Friends:
Friends View Him:
Feelings Toward Animals:
Who is His Hero?
If you’d like to receive a free Word or PDF copy of this chart (formatted to fit on a single sheet of paper with space for your notes), please just shoot me off an email at IFWeditors@gmail.com, and I’ll be happy to send you one. If you’d like to see all our worksheets (this one hasn’t been added yet), as well as a collection of our tips and techniques, be sure to order our workbook (http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/products/workbook.html). And, of course, if you’d like an experienced children’s writer to edit and critique your children’s story, send it. A standard edit and critique is only $45 for up to 1500 words. (Please do not send payment until we’ve reviewed your story. We only accept stories we believe we can improve and that we believe will be viable). Email me at IFWeditors@gmail.com.
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