A Writer’s Journal for Creating Characters Quick Prompts for Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Roleplayers & Storytellers

by Chronicle Books, Chronicle

• ISBN13: 9781797228921
• ISBN10: 1797228927
• Format: Journal
• Copyright: 2025-04-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• More Book Details

Summary

For all types of storytellers, this fun, easy-to-use writer's journal is designed to help you build complex characters from a series of simple questions, with room to brainstorm 15 unique characters. Bringing a character to life is one of the greatest joys of storytelling . . . but where to start? It can be daunting when everything seems to hinge on a few monumental questions. What does your character want? What does your character need?
 
This guided journal is designed to break through that mental block and help you think fast with quick and simple questions. Get your wheels turning with easy, unexpected prompts such as:

• Name one thing you’d find in their pocket.
• Do they have any daily routines?
• Do they like gossip?

Then build off of these smaller details to really get into the meat of your character:

• What is one way they treat their body well?
• How do they work through their thoughts?
• Describe a significant person in their life, past or present.

 
With more than 40 short prompts per character, you can develop the body, mind, and relationships of up to 15 ready-to-write characters—all in the time it takes to cook a quick meal or watch a sitcom.FOR ANY STORY TYPE: It doesn’t take a professional writer to create a character—all it takes is an idea! A Writer’s Journal for Creating Characters is perfect for creatives working with any medium or storytelling form, from traditional writers, screenwriters, and playwrights to tabletop roleplayers, video game designers, and artists and animators.

CREATIVE THINKING JOURNAL: The questions in this brainstorming workbook are adaptable to any genre. Whether working with a futuristic alien planet or the coffee shop next door, A Writer’s Journal for Creating Characters will help you fill your world with unique, engaging people.

QUICK, EASY, AND FUN: For storytellers who have a hard time getting the ball rolling or want an easy creative exercise, these short, fun questions are designed to spark ideas and excite you about the character creation process. For those who prefer to grapple with big ideas, some questions allow for longer responses regarding a character’s thoughts, motivations, and backstory.Perfect for:

• Writers, screenwriters, and playwrights looking to craft new ideas or refine old ones
• Tabletop RPG players and video game designers needing to build a cast of characters quickly
• Artists and animators delving into the background of their characters
• Anyone who wants to keep their storytelling skills sharp with daily or weekly character sketches
• NaNoWriMo participants and others crafting a story on a tight schedule
• Fans of 642 Things to Write About and Ready, Set, Novel!

Author Biography

Chronicle Books publishes distinctive books and gifts. From award-winning children's titles, bestselling cookbooks, and eclectic pop culture to acclaimed works of art and design, stationery, and journals, we craft publishing that's instantly recognizable for its spirit and creativity. Enjoy our publishing and become part of our community at www.chroniclebooks.com.