7/2/14
I've been creating a lot of personas and characters ever since I got introduced to books. From Angie, to Natalie, to Pete.
When I was eleven I attempted to write a novel based upon Natalie and her life. I slacked off and never wrote anything in it because I got too busy with school and blogging. So as I remember the 'novel', I'm going to show you how to create a character.
1) Personality
This is probably the most important one and my favourite part of when coming up with new characters. The thing about personalities is that there's no one who exactly has the same as yours, except if you clone your character. Never forget to put in the smallest of details. They're also important.
2) Name
Try to make a connection between the name and the personality your character has. Is he a very popular and sporty boy who has many secrets? Name him with a title that seems popular, but not really heard often.
3) Who, What, When, Why, and How
Who is s/he? What is their role in the story? When were they born? Why did they decide to do particular actions? Adding these basic information will tell the reader what's going on.
4) Think of their weaknesses, strengths, and goals
This makes the character find his/her destiny at the end and throughout the story.
5) Pretend that you're the character you're creating
Be careful on this one, because people might think that you're acting very different (except if your character is based upon yourself), especially if you're role playing as your antagonist! As you pretend, think deeper and collect ideas. Also, interview your character. Ask them a variety of questions they would hate, about their personal life, and would prefer to be asked.
Thank you for reading this very short post! I'll see you next week for a Letter to Electra on Wednesday!
-Mari ♢
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