A fill-in book from the San Francisco Writers' Grotto, authors of the
best-selling 642 Things series.
Focus on a single aspect of the craft of writing with help from the San
Francisco Writers' Grotto. Writing Character begins with an essay by
author and educator Constance Hale, who offer pointers for observing and
capturing human complexity. The rest of the book consists of prompts and
space to write, providing opportunities for you to develop your own
characters. Among other ideas, you'll be asked to create:
- a sketch of a famous person you admire
- a portrait of someone based on the items on his desk
- a positive take on someone you loathe
- a description of your mother's emotions as they are expressed by her
eyes
- a scene involving a group of people, focusing exclusively on how they
use their hands
Perfectly sized to take to a café, on vacation, or on your morning
commute, this book is designed for practicing your creative writing a
little bit at a time.
Special Features
- Paperback with textured cover stock, flaps, and a lay-flat binding
- Advice from a published writer, followed by fill-in prompts and space
to write
- Part of a collection of single-subject writing prompt books by the San
Francisco Writers' Grotto
Check out the other books in the Lit Starts series: Writing Action,
Writing Dialogue, and Writing Humor
