Yes, I just typed awesometastic. There was no word to describe a character profile's importance or awesomeness, so I came up with a new word.
Now I have a word to describe myself.
I know, it can be a lot of work (I'm talking about the character profiles). And not everyone does this. But do you know who does? Rick Riordan. And guess what? His books are so popular, that even adults will read his children's book. That is what every writer wants, to have people of all ages read your book, no matter what age it was meant for. Also, in mine and a lot of other people's opinion, deep and complicated characters (as the main characters) are more interesting. That is why I do it. Feel free to put your opinions in the comments, I would love to here them.
Now, everybody has a different way they do it, or different things that they add.
Here is a section on Rick Riordan's Website on Advise for Writers. If you click on the "How do you develop characters" button, there is a good character sheet. This is the one I use, but I add a one paragraph (or longer, if needed) back-story. Not all of this may appear in your story, but it makes the character seem more like a person, and you may use these things in a later story. You will have to copy and paste it into your web browser.
(http://www.rickriordan.com/about/advice-for-writers)
Go ahead and read the other answers on the website, you need to study writing as much as you can. I spent almost a year of just studying writing tips on author's blogs.
Again, it doesn't work for every one, some want a shorter (or longer, if there is one) sheet. Tailor it to your needs, or find someone else's character sheet. Heck, come up with your own. I would love to see your guy's own profile sheets!
Thanks for reading, please comment. Can't wait to hear from you!
Now I have a word to describe myself.
I know, it can be a lot of work (I'm talking about the character profiles). And not everyone does this. But do you know who does? Rick Riordan. And guess what? His books are so popular, that even adults will read his children's book. That is what every writer wants, to have people of all ages read your book, no matter what age it was meant for. Also, in mine and a lot of other people's opinion, deep and complicated characters (as the main characters) are more interesting. That is why I do it. Feel free to put your opinions in the comments, I would love to here them.
Now, everybody has a different way they do it, or different things that they add.
Here is a section on Rick Riordan's Website on Advise for Writers. If you click on the "How do you develop characters" button, there is a good character sheet. This is the one I use, but I add a one paragraph (or longer, if needed) back-story. Not all of this may appear in your story, but it makes the character seem more like a person, and you may use these things in a later story. You will have to copy and paste it into your web browser.
(http://www.rickriordan.com/about/advice-for-writers)
Go ahead and read the other answers on the website, you need to study writing as much as you can. I spent almost a year of just studying writing tips on author's blogs.
Again, it doesn't work for every one, some want a shorter (or longer, if there is one) sheet. Tailor it to your needs, or find someone else's character sheet. Heck, come up with your own. I would love to see your guy's own profile sheets!
Thanks for reading, please comment. Can't wait to hear from you!