Character Development

Discuss any aspect of character development here. Share your techniques on forming the perfect characters.

Page 1 of 162
Sort By:
Title Start Date
Replies
Last Message ↓
  1.   » Sticky Threads
  2. Jack Asher
    Sticky

    How do you choose names?

    Jack Asher, May 12, 2014 ... 32 33 34
    Replies:
    833
    Views:
    74,666
    Rath Darkblade
    Apr 10, 2025
  3. Writing Forums Staff
    Sticky

    Using the Character Development Sub-Forum.

    Writing Forums Staff, Apr 13, 2014
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    15,645
    Planaray_v82
    May 25, 2020
  4.   » Normal Threads
  5. Tcrumpen

    Creating a self insert but as a villian?

    Tcrumpen, May 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    37
    Naomasa298
    May 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
  6. WXR

    How Many Main Characters are too much?

    WXR, Apr 11, 2025
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    336
    Rath Darkblade
    May 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
  7. CatFace

    How to make your protagonist compelling in first person romantic prose?

    CatFace, May 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    66
    Homer Potvin
    May 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
  8. Unknown13

    How to write a kind hearted villain?

    Unknown13, Oct 28, 2024
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    794
    Louanne Learning
    Apr 24, 2025
  9. J.T. Woody

    Show Me Your Villains!

    J.T. Woody, Apr 2, 2025
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    343
    WXR
    Apr 10, 2025
  10. jamesavery

    What Character Details Are Important to Add?

    jamesavery, Mar 22, 2025
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    509
    Rig Haben
    Apr 2, 2025
  11. J.T. Woody

    Ways to Dispel A Spirit

    J.T. Woody, Mar 24, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    247
    J.T. Woody
    Mar 27, 2025
  12. Keongxi

    The "other" evil dude in The Omen

    Keongxi, Feb 16, 2025
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    380
    Kenny73
    Mar 17, 2025
  13. Naomasa298

    The ***Hole and the Bitch

    Naomasa298, Dec 31, 2024
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    1,081
    Damage718
    Mar 13, 2025
  14. Naomasa298

    When to break the rules - No redemption, no payoff *SPOLERS*

    Naomasa298, Mar 7, 2025
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    408
    Gravy
    Mar 9, 2025
  15. Unknown13

    Writing mc with smiling depression

    Unknown13, Feb 17, 2025
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    526
    Naomasa298
    Feb 20, 2025
  16. Damage718

    Switching POV Characters & Introducing Backstory...How and When?

    Damage718, Feb 6, 2025
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    275
    Damage718
    Feb 12, 2025
  17. sheshbona

    Some characters that I've come up with

    sheshbona, Jan 20, 2025
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    370
    Louanne Learning
    Jan 20, 2025
  18. deadrats

    Are you your MC (sort of)?

    deadrats, Feb 12, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    2,495
    sheshbona
    Jan 19, 2025
  19. Naomasa298

    Falling in love with a character

    Naomasa298, Jan 28, 2024 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,657
    sheshbona
    Jan 19, 2025
  20. Louanne Learning

    Do you feel a responsibility to your characters?

    Louanne Learning, Sep 21, 2022 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    115
    Views:
    7,777
    sheshbona
    Jan 19, 2025
  21. Rath Darkblade

    What *kind* of character...?

    Rath Darkblade, Dec 27, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    373
    sheshbona
    Jan 18, 2025
  22. sheshbona

    Does anyone else have trouble coming up with characters?

    sheshbona, Jan 18, 2025
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    233
    sheshbona
    Jan 18, 2025
  23. Nomad416

    Adultry

    Nomad416, Jan 17, 2025
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    272
    Louanne Learning
    Jan 18, 2025
  24. Unknown13

    How to write likeable manchild?

    Unknown13, Dec 15, 2024
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    686
    West Angel
    Dec 23, 2024
  25. Rewrite The Ending

    The upbringing of your MC

    Rewrite The Ending, Oct 20, 2023
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    2,508
    FFBurwick
    Dec 20, 2024
  26. Hunchback

    Flashbacks

    Hunchback, May 24, 2023
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,323
    ewborgoyne
    Nov 7, 2024
  27. Unknown13

    Choosing character age

    Unknown13, Nov 6, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    440
    Gravy
    Nov 6, 2024
  28. Nathan Bernacki

    How hard would it be for a modern soldier to fight in World War II with period tactics, weapons, etc

    Nathan Bernacki, Jun 7, 2024 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    2,806
    P.K.Thims
    Oct 22, 2024
  29. Gravy

    How do my characters meet?

    Gravy, Sep 10, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    540
    Homer Potvin
    Sep 10, 2024
  30. Xoic

    True conflict

    Xoic, Aug 1, 2024
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    366
    Xoic
    Aug 1, 2024
  31. thelonelyauthor

    First impression about a (hypothetical) new character

    thelonelyauthor, May 19, 2024
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    786
    Naomasa298
    May 20, 2024
  32. grimdarkgal83

    How to make a mortally grey/black character in a grimdark fantasy setting

    grimdarkgal83, May 4, 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    874
    w. bogart
    May 16, 2024
  33. SaiorseR

    How do you create Alchemical / Hero's Journey Structure with real person story?

    SaiorseR, May 4, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    469
    Xoic
    May 4, 2024
  34. Daniel559

    Mc’s negligent mother needs to be fleshed out. CW: Childhood abuse.

    Daniel559, Apr 30, 2024
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    579
    Daniel559
    May 2, 2024
  35. Want2Write

    Main characters' family members - must they be named?

    Want2Write, Apr 15, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    955
    Rath Darkblade
    Apr 29, 2024
  36. SnugPugg

    How to insert some background trauma to develop current character?

    SnugPugg, Apr 6, 2024
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    885
    SnugPugg
    Apr 13, 2024
  37. Rath Darkblade

    Question: is it possible for a character to speak one way and then another?

    Rath Darkblade, Apr 6, 2024
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,080
    Kur
    Apr 6, 2024
  38. julia 2912

    How do you describe this dress

    julia 2912, Nov 23, 2017
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    57,778
    Raven121_u
    Apr 6, 2024
  39. deadrats

    Do characters need to change?

    deadrats, Nov 10, 2022 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    88
    Views:
    5,855
    Xoic
    Apr 5, 2024
Showing threads 1 to 35 of 5,647

Thread Display Options

Loading...
Page 1 of 162
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice