Tag: Character creation

  • How to convey Character through Dialogue?

    Origins Family How warm is the character? How cold is she? What topics does she Discuss with her family members? Which family members? What topics does she Tackle with her family members? Which family members? Are these Topics of interest for the person she dialogue with? Does she care about this person’s interests? Friends Does…

  • How to write Dialogues? The easy way

    Mimic Life Outside – Observe How do other characters behave? How do they use their hands? Do they tap their fingers? Do they fidget? Does their chin protrude? Do they speak in 3s? Look for answers. Ask Questions. Inside – Play The Simplest way to design Dialogues is to play them. Who is here? Who…

  • How to introduce a New Character?

    Goals Your Goals Why Introduce a new Character? What kind of Character does the Story needs? Do you need more than 3 Characters? How will this Character affect the Story’s rhythm? The new Character’s Goals What’s the Character’s Goal? Since when? Who insufflated this goal into her? Did she decide it on her own? Is…

  • How to Create Annoying Characters?

    Why would I do this? It’s funny. How would I do this? The Main rule is: If it happened in real life you would be Shocked. But in a Fiction, you would Burst. Goal – Annoy you The Goal of the Character should not be annoyance. But her Goal should make her annoying. She could…

  • How to Develop a Character through Relationships?

    Friends How did they meet their Friends? Do they have a best friend? What’s Friendship? How does the Character consider the bond? To which extent will the Character go for a friend? Will she die for a friend? Will she protect her through forbidden means? Will she lie for her? Will she kill for her?…