Character Bio Sheets - John Hewitt

Character bio sheets are not only a simple way to create characters, they are a great way to keep track of the characters you develop. When you write a longer work, such as a novel or screenplay, it is easy to forget minor character details. If you aren’t careful, the blue eyes you described on page five can turn to brown eyes by the end of page eighty. Using a character bio sheet, you can record all of the essential details for your characters and keep them in a single place so that you can check those details whenever necessary. When you fill out a bio sheet initially, don’t feel as if you have to include a detail for every category.

100 Character Development Questions for Writers - Gather.com : Gather.com These 100 Character Development questions, written by my friend Rich Taylor, have come in handy so many times for me as a writer! I put Michael through these questions as I was working on his character development, way back when he was brand new to me and we knew nothing about each other. I learned a ton of stuff about who he was, and also I learned a lot about how I wanted to approach telling his story. My advice is to do the questions a bit a time so you don't burn out on them. Just when you have some quiet time, sit down with your character (perhaps over a cup of tea) and let them answer the questions naturally. Skip any that do not apply to your character or world setting. I think this is really how Michael 'came to life', through this character interview. When I wrote my novel, I was pressed for time so I didn't complete all of the questions. If anyone is curious, I can post Michael's character interview as a separate post to show you what it turned out like. Mandatory Questions 1.

Big-Ass Character Sheet (Updating) by Character-Resource on DeviantArt Big-Ass Character Sheet (Updating) by Character-Resource on deviantART How to Create a Character Profile by The Lazy ScholarThe Internet Writing Journal, June 1998 One of the most important elements in a novel or short story is characterization: making the characters seem vivid, real, alive. One technique that many writers use with success is to create a character profile for the main characters in the novel. The purpose of a character profile is twofold: to assist the writer in creating a character that is as lifelike as possible and to help with continuity issues in the story. Character profiles are useful when writing in any genre. A Character Profile is also of great help during the rewrite stage of your novel. A Character Profile is just meant to be a guide where you can list facts and details to help you get to know your characters, especially if you get stuck on one character who doesn't quite seem real. Character Profile Worksheet Basic Statistics Physical Characteristics: Height: Weight: Race: Eye Color: Hair Color: Glasses or contact lenses? Emotional Characteristics 1.

OC Biography sheet by Spelledeg on DeviantArt Blank Character Sheet (Moving to TheChugsBoson!) by dehydromon on deviantART OC Biography sheet by Renacido on DeviantArt Character Chart for Fiction Writers - EpiGuide.com If you're a fiction writer -- whether you're working on a novel, short story, screenplay, television series, play, web series, webserial, or blog-based fiction -- your characters should come alive for your reader or audience. The highly detailed chart below will help writers develop fictional characters who are believable, captivating, and unique. Print this page to complete the form for each main character you create. IMPORTANT: Note that all fields are optional and should be used simply as a guide; character charts should inspire you to think about your character in new ways, rather than constrain your writing. Fill in only as much info as you choose. Have fun getting to know your character! If this character chart is helpful, please let us know! Looking for more character questionnaires / charts?