Writing Your Character Descriptions

All Things Writing

English - August 22, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB
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In this week's show I mention how to develop your own character sheets. Although I borrow much from other writers, I am taking the discussion farther by walking you through one of mine. I admit up front that my sheet structure was borrowed from Jenna Moreci. If you want to take a look at her videos (and I highly suggest you do), look her up at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQcQ-As2BU0.

The attributes I use are as follows.
Character Name:
Category 1: Basic Stats

Sex (Physical)GenderAgeRaceEthnicityCultureLineagePhysicalHeightWeightBody TypeLifestyleWhere are they from?

Category 2: Relationships

FamilyFriends

Category 3: Sexual

OrientationAttractionWhy the Attraction?ExperienceRomantic Experience

Category 4: Skills

TrainingHobbiesSchoolingOccupation

Category 5: Personality

Intro/ExtrovertRight/Left BrainStrengthsWeaknessWhat makes them Heroic or Evil?Fears/InsecuritiesBeliefs and ValuesWhat do they HonorWhat would they die for?

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