Character Creation and Plot Design

          Module 1: Foundations of Character Creation

Section 1: Understanding Characters
- Lesson 1: Overview of Characters
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Characters
- Lesson 2: Types of Characters
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Types of Characters

Section 2: Character Roles
- Lesson 1: Main Characters versus Side Characters
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Main Characters versus Side Characters
- Lesson 2: Role Identification in the Story
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Role Identification in the Story

Section 3: Defining Character Traits
- Lesson 1: Physical Characteristics
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Physical Characteristics
- Lesson 2: Personality Traits
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Personality Traits

Section 4: Introduction to Character Motivation
- Lesson 1: What Drives a Character?
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Drives a Character?
- Lesson 2: Basic Needs and Desires
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Needs and Desires

Section 5: Basic Character Sketching
- Lesson 1: Drafting a Simple Character Sketch
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drafting a Simple Character Sketch
- Lesson 2: Peer Discussion and Feedback
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Peer Discussion and Feedback


Module 2: Developing Character Backstories

Section 1: The Importance of Backstories
- Lesson 1: What is a Backstory?
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Backstory?
- Lesson 2: Examples of Backstories in Stories
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Examples of Backstories in Stories

Section 2: Key Elements of a Backstory
- Lesson 1: Family Background and Environment
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Family Background and Environment
- Lesson 2: Identifying Key Life Events
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identifying Key Life Events

Section 3: Constructing a Timeline
- Lesson 1: Building a Basic Timeline
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building a Basic Timeline
- Lesson 2: Sequencing Life Events
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sequencing Life Events

Section 4: Integrating Backstory with Character
- Lesson 1: Merging Backstory and Motivation
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Merging Backstory and Motivation
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Narrative with Backstory Details
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enhancing Narrative with Backstory Details

Section 5: Backstory Writing Workshop
- Lesson 1: Drafting Your Character’s Backstory
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drafting Your Character’s Backstory
- Lesson 2: Group Discussion and Feedback on Backstories
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Discussion and Feedback on Backstories


Module 3: Building Dialogue and Interactions

Section 1: Introduction to Dialogue
- Lesson 1: Writing Simple Dialogues
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Writing Simple Dialogues
- Lesson 2: Importance of Clear Dialogue Punctuation
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Importance of Clear Dialogue Punctuation

Section 2: Crafting Natural Speech
- Lesson 1: Rhythm and Flow in Conversation
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Rhythm and Flow in Conversation
- Lesson 2: Avoiding Exposition Overload
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Avoiding Exposition Overload

Section 3: Character Interactions
- Lesson 1: Using Dialogue to Show Interaction
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Dialogue to Show Interaction
- Lesson 2: Building Conflict through Conversation
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Building Conflict through Conversation

Section 4: Revealing Backstory through Dialogue
- Lesson 1: Subtle Hints in Conversations
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Subtle Hints in Conversations
- Lesson 2: Developing Character Relationships via Dialogue
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Developing Character Relationships via Dialogue

Section 5: Interactive Dialogue Exercises
- Lesson 1: Pair Role-Playing Activity
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Pair Role-Playing Activity
- Lesson 2: Group Script Writing Session
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Script Writing Session


Module 4: Character Personality Development

Section 1: Exploring Personality
- Lesson 1: Defining Personality in Characters
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Personality in Characters
- Lesson 2: Overview of Common Personality Traits
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Overview of Common Personality Traits

Section 2: Techniques for Building Personality
- Lesson 1: Descriptive Writing Techniques for Personality
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Descriptive Writing Techniques for Personality
- Lesson 2: Keeping a Character Diary
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Keeping a Character Diary

Section 3: Understanding Character Growth
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Character Arcs
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Character Arcs
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Signs of Personal Change
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing Signs of Personal Change

Section 4: Balancing Strengths and Flaws
- Lesson 1: Creating Relatable Strengths in Characters
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Relatable Strengths in Characters
- Lesson 2: Introducing and Handling Flaws
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introducing and Handling Flaws

Section 5: Creative Character Profiling
- Lesson 1: Drafting a Detailed Character Profile
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drafting a Detailed Character Profile
- Lesson 2: Peer Review and Profile Revision
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Peer Review and Profile Revision


Module 5: Plot Design Fundamentals

Section 1: Understanding Plot Structure
- Lesson 1: What is a Plot?
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Plot?
- Lesson 2: Exploring the Basic Structure – Beginning, Middle, End
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring the Basic Structure – Beginning, Middle, End

Section 2: Creating Conflict in Plot
- Lesson 1: The Role of Conflict
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Role of Conflict
- Lesson 2: Types of Conflict in Stories
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Types of Conflict in Stories

Section 3: Connecting Characters to the Plot
- Lesson 1: How Characters Drive the Plot
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Characters Drive the Plot
- Lesson 2: Designing Character-Centric Plotlines
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Designing Character-Centric Plotlines

Section 4: Plot Devices and Techniques
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Plot Devices like Foreshadowing
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Plot Devices like Foreshadowing
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Maintaining Suspense
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Techniques for Maintaining Suspense

Section 5: Practical Plot Design Workshop
- Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Plot Outline
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Plot Outline
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Revising Plot Ideas
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Revising Plot Ideas