And They All Lived Happily Ever After (Or Not)
And They All Lived Happily Ever After (Or Not)
Creating Characters Build-A-Bear Style
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Welcome and Introduction
Welcome and Workshop Introduction
HI! I'm Dawn!
What is Build-A-Bear?
Workshop Video
Workshop Video
Finding Inspiration for Your Characters
Sources of Character Inspiration
Getting Started
Where to Begin
Should Characters Be Likable?
What Is Your Character's Why?
Building a Backstory
What Moment Does Your Character Hide Their Eyes From?
Character Wounds
Character Baggage
Carrying the Weight
Character Goals
Character Goals
External Goals
Internal Goals
Stuffing
Finding Fluff
Reactions and Emotions
Creating Character Voices
Quirks and Flaws
Creating Character Appearance
Special Skills
Keeping Your Character Consistent
Secondary Characters
Creating a Supporting Cast
Sending Your Character Out Into the World
Creating a Plot
And They All Lived Happily Ever After (Or Not)
Bear Traps
What to Avoid
Thank You!
Thank You!
Resources
Creating Characters Questions
Posts, Websites, and Book Recommendations
More Workshops!
Building a Plot with What You've Got!
Ten Steps on the Story Structure Stairway
Deep POV: Refining Your Character's Lens
Story Fuel: Propelling Your Plot with Conflict, Stakes, and Tension
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Creating Characters Build-A-Bear Style
Buy now
Learn more
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome and Workshop Introduction
HI! I'm Dawn!
What is Build-A-Bear?
Workshop Video
Workshop Video
Finding Inspiration for Your Characters
Sources of Character Inspiration
Getting Started
Where to Begin
Should Characters Be Likable?
What Is Your Character's Why?
Building a Backstory
What Moment Does Your Character Hide Their Eyes From?
Character Wounds
Character Baggage
Carrying the Weight
Character Goals
Character Goals
External Goals
Internal Goals
Stuffing
Finding Fluff
Reactions and Emotions
Creating Character Voices
Quirks and Flaws
Creating Character Appearance
Special Skills
Keeping Your Character Consistent
Secondary Characters
Creating a Supporting Cast
Sending Your Character Out Into the World
Creating a Plot
And They All Lived Happily Ever After (Or Not)
Bear Traps
What to Avoid
Thank You!
Thank You!
Resources
Creating Characters Questions
Posts, Websites, and Book Recommendations
More Workshops!
Building a Plot with What You've Got!
Ten Steps on the Story Structure Stairway
Deep POV: Refining Your Character's Lens
Story Fuel: Propelling Your Plot with Conflict, Stakes, and Tension