Character Sketch

"Knowledge of your characters emerges the way a Polaroid develops:  it takes time for you to know them," (Anne Lamont, Bird by Bird).  J.K. Rowling got to know Harry and Dickens to know Scrooge.  This week's prompt is to create a character sketch.  You may create a fictional character from any walk of life or write about someone you know in life:  a modern day teenager , your great-grandfather, or a child from centuries ago.  Begin by brainstorming all about your character.  How does he act, feel, and look?  What does she have in her purse?  What is his opinion?  What does she love and hate?  "Squint at these characters in your mind," and include what they say with dialogue.  Keep thinking about your character for a few days before you begin your sketch.  Get to know them and see what develops.