
* Interview Your Characters
Now this is a technique used for character development.
Interviewing your characters is not exactly the interview you would do with a normal living person but still it is a great way of getting your character's personalities clear so that you won't have any problem writing about them.
Personally, I create a sort of Wiki format for my OCs Which looks pretty much like this:
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Full Name:
Also Known As:
Born:
Zodiac:
Species:
Gender:
Height:
Hair color:
Eye color:
Skin Color:
Face Claim:
Current Status:
FAMILY INFORMATION:
AFFILIATION:
Occupation:
Loyalty:
EARLY LIFE ():
LATER LIFE ():
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
PERSONALITY AND TRAITS:
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
ETYMOLOGY:
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And then I fill all these categories like you fill a form and when I am done, I have this clear outlook on who my character is, what is his / her personality and how he / she should be best portrayed.
It not only helps in character development but also gives an outline for the story and that helps a lot while writing. Whenever stuck in any chapter or whenever I'm unsure of how said character should respond / react, I simply go through this form and trust me, it helps.
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For some people, character development is a real painful process but tell you what, if you use this method you will find that it is quite effective and helps a lot in giving you a clear insight on who your characters are.
Have fun going through all the aspects of your characters. The result will be rewarding, for sure.
See you soon.
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