Objective: How do I describe my characters physically and mentally? How do I bring characters to life and decide which characters are necessary?
Describe your main character’s Name:
Age:
Height:
Eye color:
Hair color:
1. What is
this character's major goal?
2. Why is
this goal so important to this character?
3. Are
there any events in the character's past that affect the significance of this
goal?
4.
Describe your characters life till now, motivations, family
situation, quirks.
5.
Is there another character who pushes your character for better
or worse? Are they a sidekick or antagonist) Describe them physically and
mentally?
6.
Do you have other characters influencing the decision the main
character makes in the plot? Describe them?
7. Writing
Exercise: Your main characters have to change a flat tire, in the rain. Describe
the conversation they have. What does this tell you about your characters? How
do they deal in tense situations? How do they influence each other?
Here is the link to the list of archetypes and explanations
Here is the link to the list of archetypes and explanations
