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Day 2: How to Create Your Main Character (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

Day 2: How to Create Your Main Character (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

Update: 2025-04-29
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Let’s create the star of your story! Today in Day 2 of the Kidlit Story Kickoff, we’re developing our characters into 3-dimensional people who feel real and authentic to the reader.

🎯 You’ll discover:
• What every strong character needs (besides a name!)
• How to choose the right point of view
• What to do if you don’t have a character

📘 Don’t forget your Workbook to complete your character card after the episode. Get the workbook Here: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook

✨ Hit subscribe to keep going with this 5-day challenge and make real progress on your children’s book!

TIMELINE:
0:01 - Welcome to Day 2 of Kidlit Story Kickoff
0:17 - What to Expect in Today's Lesson
1:20 - How to "Gather" the Story Assets all Books Must Include
2:05 - Choosing Who will be the Star of Your Story
2:35 - A Breakdown of Point of View (POV) that you can choose from
3:35 - A Trick to Help You Stay in Your Character's POV
4:22 - The Items you need to make Your Character feel 3-Dimensional
5:10 - What to do if You Don't Have a Traditional Character
6:19 - The Next Steps to Take Today


LINKS FOR EPISODE:
* Get the workbook Here: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook
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Day 2: How to Create Your Main Character (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

Day 2: How to Create Your Main Character (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

Brooke Van Sickle