Lesson Two Activity Sheet

Theme: Creating a realistic main character and completing the first draft of your manuscript

Activity: Use this guide to complete a sketch of your main character and work towards the
completion of your manuscript.

Fill in the blanks in the Character Sketch below.

Summarize their family life,

education, career, dating
history, and culture:
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Their Myers-Briggs
personality type: Main Character’s Name: What is their “WHY?”
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Brief description: __________________________
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Someone IRL who has a __________________________
similar personality type: __________________________
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Please answer the questions below.

At what time(s) of the day do you feel most active? ___________________________________________

Why do you think you feel most active at those times?

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Are there any special drinks or snacks that make you feel comfortable and boost your creativity? If
so, what are they?

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Do you work better in dark, low light, or in bright light? __________________________________________

Can you set up a place in your home with the appropriate lighting and with the snacks/drinks that
make you comfortable? If so, where will you set this up? ________________________________________

At what time of day will you write there? _______________________________________________________

How will you ensure that family members and/or roommates do not disturb you at that time?

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Please choose someone to tell about your daily writing schedule. Ask this person to check in with
you monthly to make sure you’re writing a little bit every day. Who is this person? _________________