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
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Ten Steps on the Story Structure Stairway
Deep POV: Refining Your Character's Lens
Story Fuel: Propelling Your Plot with Conflict, Stakes, and Tension

Creating Characters Build-A-Bear Style

Are your characters adorable but flat? This workshop will focus on stuffing them with personality, backstory, flaws, goals, and, of course, a little angst!