How Do You Create A Memorable Main Character In Children’S Fiction?
Every story must have a main character. This character is vital. This character will ultimately be the hero of the story. Here are some things you should know about creating a memorable main character in children’s fiction. • Read Children’s Fiction. It’s always a good idea to read children’s fiction before you start writing it. As you do, jot down whom the main character is. What are some traits that this main character has? What is the problem the main character resolves? Think of ten stories for children and see if you can name all the main characters in each story. Chances are you can because there was something special about that character that you could relate to. Do you know who the main character is in these stories? • Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak • Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo • Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White • Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli • The Giver, by Lois Lowry • Somebody L
