Build Iconic Characters That Stand the Test of Time

Who It’s For: Kidlit writers who want to create exciting, memorable characters.

What It Does: You’ll learn how to incorporate the four key elements of iconic character building into every story you write.

What You Get: Lifetime Access to the Full Workshop + PDF Handout.

“The three things that matter most in a story are characters, characters and characters.”

Bob Gale, co-creator of Back to the Future

Why does a honey-loving little brown bear named Winnie still capture hearts across the globe 100 years after he was created?

Why do throngs of tourists make a pilgrimage to Prince Edward Island to visit Green Gables and pay tribute to the 11 year old orphan named Anne?

Why, even with hundreds of new costumes appearing every Halloween, do children still clamor to dress up as Harry Potter or “Wild Thing” Max?

The simple answer is because they’re iconic characters.

But the real question is:

What are the specific elements that made them iconic, and how can writers apply them in their own work?

The 4 Things All Iconic Characters Have in Common:

• The right amount of “page time”.

Iconic characters may dominate a story, but they don’t snuff out the rest of the supporting cast. They serve as a focal point of the action but don’t wear out their welcome by overwhelming the plot, setting or other characters.

• Memorable & unusual characteristics.

There’s nothing ordinary about iconic characters. The way they speak, dress, express themselves and encounter the world are unique in a way that connects to young readers.

• A character arc unlike no other.

Iconic characters achieve important things. Whether it’s fighting evil sorcerers or getting that honey out of the jar, their efforts remind us the possibilities in our own lives, and show how any obstacle can be overcome.

• A powerful connection to the reader.

Whether through shared experience or a particular worldview, iconic characters create bonds with readers that can last a lifetime. They’re much more than pieces of a story – they’re companions firmly ensconced in the reader’s inner life.

Master these concepts and you’ll create extraordinary & memorable characters.

Now, in one comprehensive workshop, Kate Penndorf & Valerie Heller will teach you how to create characters that contain all four iconic elements.

Characters that live and breathe.

Characters that have what it takes to stand the test of time.

But How?

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Build Iconic Characters That Stand the Test of Time