forum Help creating characters

Started October 10, 2023 by Deleted user

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Heyy
So in the last few months I've found it very difficult to create characters, especially ones hay are original and don't fall into most of the archetypes I've created for myself accidentally. i thought this was writers block but i realize now that its been a problem for me for a long time. How do you create characters? How do you give them new personalities????
pelase ghelp

If you are looking to create completely new characters, one thing you can do that has worked for me, (once, but it still worked) is to write a short, and I mean short, section of a story that doesn't fit into anything, it can be the first thing that pops into your head. Just roll with whatever you end up creating, and write for as long as you want, but be sure to give the characters distinct likes and dislikes, ways of speaking, stuff like that. Hopefully when you are done you'll have at least one or two characters with different personalities already started.

If you are looking to create completely new characters, one thing you can do that has worked for me, (once, but it still worked) is to write a short, and I mean short, section of a story that doesn't fit into anything, it can be the first thing that pops into your head. Just roll with whatever you end up creating, and write for as long as you want, but be sure to give the characters distinct likes and dislikes, ways of speaking, stuff like that. Hopefully when you are done you'll have at least one or two characters with different personalities already started.

thank you that helps a lot actually!

Glad to hear that! I really enjoy this as a warm up as well, or just something to do when I'm bored. Some of my best ideas are just under 300 words.

relly?

Some, as in a a little less than half.

ok i didnt know that was possible tbh

I’ve found occasionally a method of inventing characters that I use from time to time. I call it “daydreaming with alive stones”. So once, there I was, daydreaming about a cozy café or maybe a futuristic spaceship. I decided to throw a couple of characters into the mix, no backstory, just to see what happens. I took a first subjects I saw around and imagined they are alive.
I started writing, letting these characters loose without a plan. It was liberating—no scripts, just a spontaneous scene unfolding before me.
As I typed away, I made up their likes, quirks, and how they bantered. Anything that popped into my head became part of their world.
I took the objects and described them from the point of view of the sensors:

• how I see this object,
• how I hear this object,
• what it tastes like,
• what it smells like,
• what it feels like to the touch.
  And you know what? If they did something unexpected, I rolled with it. Surprises make things interesting.
  Then came the relationships. Were they old pals, bitter enemies, or total strangers? Watching their dynamics unfold was like eavesdropping on interesting conversations.
  I took notes—unique traits, conflicts, and those special moments that made them stand out. After finishing, I sat back and thought about how these characters could fit into a larger story and how to create a storyboard. It was like I stumbled upon a treasure trove of ideas.
  And you bet I did it again. Different settings, new characters. Each time felt like uncovering a fresh piece of the puzzle, adding layers to my creative world.
  So there you have it—my little journey in character creation. It's like a fun game of storytelling, where the characters surprise me as much as they do you. Give it a shot!

wow that's an awesome idea! will definitely try that thank you :)