Character Development

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

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  1. cherrya

    How do you write charismatic characters?

    cherrya, Apr 12, 2017 ... 2
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    Mr Cookie
    Apr 22, 2017
  2. rktho

    General tips for writing sarcastic/witty characters?

    rktho, May 31, 2017
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    Veltman
    Mar 3, 2022
  3. Hero-Jean629

    What physical traits constitutes a person a "plain jane" or "average joe"?

    Hero-Jean629, May 8, 2012
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    22,594
    slamdunk
    Apr 22, 2013
  4. JealousSea

    Determining a Character’s Birthday?

    JealousSea, Aug 26, 2018 ... 2
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    21,825
    w. bogart
    Nov 5, 2022
  5. The-Joker

    How does a leprechaun talk?

    The-Joker, Dec 3, 2009
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    writewizard
    Dec 24, 2009
  6. I Am Vague

    Character art

    I Am Vague, Mar 15, 2016 ... 13 14 15
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    21,635
    EstherMayRose
    Apr 24, 2018
  7. Gannon

    Character Name Generator

    Gannon, Jun 11, 2007
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    3
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    21,263
    Torana
    Jun 11, 2007
  8. CEMO

    Writing Queer Characters

    CEMO, Dec 4, 2016 ... 12 13 14
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    21,258
    Lonely Shadow
    Jan 5, 2017
  9. jeanne

    How to portray an emotionless character.

    jeanne, May 26, 2010 ... 2
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    digitig
    Jun 5, 2010
  10. fantasy girl

    Vampire clan name

    fantasy girl, Nov 23, 2009
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    11
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    20,214
    fantasy girl
    Nov 28, 2009
  11. Clockwork Knight

    Flawless Character

    Clockwork Knight, Jul 14, 2008 ... 2
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    20,031
    Fiction52
    Aug 30, 2008
  12. FeigningSarcasm

    Describe your character's laugh

    FeigningSarcasm, Sep 24, 2017
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    Storm713
    Nov 21, 2017
  13. John Calligan

    In Favor of the Mary Sue

    John Calligan, Mar 6, 2019 ... 17 18 19
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    Cephus
    Apr 11, 2019
  14. mashers

    Falling asleep

    mashers, Aug 23, 2017 ... 2
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    19,340
    Sclavus
    Sep 10, 2017
  15. Flipdarkfuture

    Words for describing a characters reaction to pain?

    Flipdarkfuture, May 19, 2012
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    18,768
    RaeRae
    May 21, 2012
  16. beanie29

    Names for mean characters

    beanie29, Apr 15, 2011
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    24
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    18,347
    Lothgar
    Apr 16, 2011
  17. doggiedude

    The Bechdel Test / Mako Mori

    doggiedude, Jul 10, 2016 ... 20 21 22
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    18,122
    KaTrian
    Sep 9, 2016
  18. Raven

    Character Creation Workshop (Part 1 Villains)

    Raven, Oct 28, 2007 ... 2 3 4
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    18,105
    Vamp_fan22
    Nov 18, 2010
  19. vcarson

    List your characters' names.

    vcarson, Nov 11, 2013 ... 8 9 10
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    240
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    17,859
    GirlMeetsPen
    Mar 6, 2015
  20. Elgaisma

    Does Evil Need a Reason?

    Elgaisma, Nov 24, 2010 ... 12 13 14
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    17,852
    Acanthophis
    Feb 17, 2011
  21. pensmightierthanthesword

    How to Write British Speaking Characters

    pensmightierthanthesword, Feb 4, 2017 ... 8 9 10
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    17,568
    Avana
    Apr 10, 2017
  22. viktor

    Complex but contradictory characters?

    viktor, Sep 30, 2010
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    17,499
    Islander
    Oct 17, 2010
  23. Commandante Lemming

    Character Bar (Explicit, 18+)

    Commandante Lemming, May 17, 2017 ... 16 17 18
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    31152104
    Apr 15, 2019
  24. Ore-Sama

    Characterization and Character Development

    Ore-Sama, Jul 16, 2008
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    16,567
    Ore-Sama
    Jul 17, 2008
  25. CrystalDreamer59

    Character Name That Means Mischievous

    CrystalDreamer59, Jan 17, 2014
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    16,157
    CrystalDreamer59
    Jan 17, 2014
  26. U.G. Ridley

    Could a woman become infertile from getting physically attacked?

    U.G. Ridley, Jul 17, 2016
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    15,985
    Iain Aschendale
    Aug 24, 2021
  27. mashers

    Writing autistic characters

    mashers, Aug 7, 2017 ... 2 3
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    15,744
    Professor What
    Oct 14, 2020
  28. Electralight

    I need a good name for a Detective.

    Electralight, Feb 8, 2016
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    15,585
    Electralight
    Feb 13, 2016
  29. Lea`Brooks

    Need some badass names for fantasy gods

    Lea`Brooks, Feb 2, 2016 ... 2
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    15,541
    Seraph751
    Mar 20, 2016
  30. TheApprentice

    How to portray flirting

    TheApprentice, Apr 18, 2016 ... 2 3
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    15,527
    misteralcala
    Jun 1, 2016
  31. OriginalZen

    A Descent Into Madness: How to Portray It?

    OriginalZen, Aug 19, 2018
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    14
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    15,350
    Cave Troll
    Aug 24, 2018
  32. PrettyLittleWonderland

    Creative ways to bring a character back to life

    PrettyLittleWonderland, Mar 26, 2012 ... 2
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    15,178
    jackratko
    Apr 10, 2012
  33. Link the Writer

    Am I the only one sick of the 'villain with tragic backstory' shtick?

    Link the Writer, Dec 15, 2015 ... 3 4 5
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    15,115
    LostThePlot
    Jan 21, 2016
  34. siia

    Which last name is suitable for Anastasia?

    siia, Mar 31, 2014
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    14,763
    Smoke Z
    Apr 15, 2014
  35. Mikmaxs

    Writing From a Female Perspective

    Mikmaxs, Nov 29, 2016 ... 8 9 10
    Replies:
    226
    Views:
    14,665
    Iain Aschendale
    Dec 16, 2016
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