#CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

[deception-united]

Get to Know Your Character #2

More asks!

What good/bad traits do they bring out in others?

What views do they have that differ from/contradict those of the other characters?

What would be their reason for causing a scene in public?

What qualities do they look for or value in a partner/friend?

What do they consider red flags in a partner/friend?

What is something you should never do to them?

What is their most important or enforced boundary?

What would break them?

What would push them to physical altercation or violence during an argument?

How do they act in their worst moments?

What embarrasses them the most?

What joke would amuse them?

What does it take to gain their trust?

In what scenario would they feel most comfortable?

In what scenario would they feel most uncomfortable?

How do they take criticism?

What part of their past are they most ashamed of?

What part of their past are they most proud of?

What do they believe is the worst fate one can befall?

How do they view death?

Get to Know Your Character #1

Happy writing ❤

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[novlr]

I find it really difficult to make my characters interesting. Do you have any tips on how to do that without having to resort to character templates?

One of the best methods of keeping characters interesting using your writing as the basis, rather than the character itself, is the STEAL method. It's all about using indirect characterisation to show who your character is while you write, rather than relying on a list of things that they are.

Using this method will allow you to develop your characters as you write, especially because these elements will feed of how they develop and how they interact with, behave near, or are thought of by other characters.

Templates give a great static snapshot of who your character is at the beginning of a story, but isn't always the best when you're trying to develop them into who they will become.

Today's Reading Room post is all about the STEAL method and how it can help you develop interesting characters through indirect charactrisation.

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[develop-your-villain]

You're in a forest and your OC is looking for you... How afraid are you? Why?

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[corviisquire]

I was encouraged by the wonderful @a-s-levynn into doing this after pondering it for some time. (sorry Levynn I got impatient >:3)

Go check out their poll as well!

REBLOG FOR BIGGER SAMPLE SIZE!!! Don't feel obligated to tho :3

If something like scales get a low percent, l'll do the opposite! like fur! If carnivorous is low l'll make it a herbivore! If something like tail or eyes get low percents then there will just be less of that attribute.

If anyone has any ideas that they want to share, put 'em in the tags! I'll read them and maybe use them in the final design ;)

I'll reblog this with the creature design once it's done‼️

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[ocprompts]

what's the worst decision your oc's ever made?

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[daily-prompts]

prompt 2441

You're at an all-night diner with three people you've just met. While waiting for your food, someone suggests a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Things start to go sideways almost immediately.

Write the scene.

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[mysimsloveaffair]

Here's the official birth announcement for the newest Banks baby (the first birth of Generation 5). I was going to wait to post this with the new updates, but since those are delayed, I thought I'd give you all a little preview of baby Tambara as an infant (just wait until you see her eyes 🥰). Enjoy!

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[pawseds]

Delta Green TTRPG: the entire party nearly died to lethality (instakill) because the 80% compsci NPC failed his roll to overload a powerplant to blow up the spectral polyp/muuruup 😭 I had a headache for a minute straight I swear (we all good now tho, time to break into PISCES next session)

[Ulysses Fisher belongs to @theroyalzealot, our Handler/GM!]

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[chordsykat]

I think a lot of my writer pals will like this one. Creating characters that people want to read about is a skill you can hone. It's something you can practice. I love answering this question and I'm flattered you guys specifically ask me this question. I feel very lucky to share in this space.

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[saraswritingtipps]

Good Traits Gone Bad

Exploring good traits gone bad in a novel can add depth and complexity to your characters. Here are a few examples of good traits that can take a negative turn:

1. Empathy turning into manipulation: A character with a strong sense of empathy may use it to manipulate others' emotions and gain an advantage.

2. Confidence becoming arrogance: Excessive confidence can lead to arrogance, where a character belittles others and dismisses their opinions.

3. Ambition turning into obsession: A character's ambition can transform into an unhealthy obsession, causing them to prioritize success at any cost, including sacrificing relationships and moral values.

4. Loyalty becoming blind devotion: Initially loyal, a character may become blindly devoted to a cause or person, disregarding their own well-being and critical thinking.

5. Courage turning into recklessness: A character's courage can morph into reckless behavior, endangering themselves and others due to an overestimation of their abilities.

6. Determination becoming stubbornness: Excessive determination can lead to stubbornness, where a character refuses to consider alternative perspectives or change their course of action, even when it's detrimental.

7. Optimism becoming naivety: Unwavering optimism can transform into naivety, causing a character to overlook dangers or be easily deceived.

8. Protectiveness turning into possessiveness: A character's protective nature can evolve into possessiveness, where they become overly controlling and jealous in relationships.

9. Altruism becoming self-neglect: A character's selflessness may lead to neglecting their own needs and well-being, to the point of self-sacrifice and burnout.

10. Honesty becoming brutal bluntness: A character's commitment to honesty can turn into brutal bluntness, hurting others with harsh and tactless remarks.

These examples demonstrate how even admirable traits can have negative consequences when taken to extremes or used improperly. By exploring the complexities of these traits, you can create compelling and multi-dimensional characters in your novel.

Happy writing!

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[cityandking]

oc asks: not-so-nice edition

alone: How does your OC deal with loneliness? Have they ever been completely alone before? How do they act when there's no one around to see them?

betrayal: Has your OC ever been betrayed by someone they thought they could trust? Has your OC ever betrayed someone who trusted them?

bound: Has your OC ever been imprisoned or captured? What happened? How did they get out? Did the experience leave any scars?

break: What would cause your OC to break down completely? What do they look like when that happens? Has anyone ever seen them at their lowest?

desire: What's one thing your OC wants more than anything in the world? Are they open with that desire? Why or why not? What would they do to fulfill it?

failure: What's your OC's greatest failure? Have they been able to move past it? Does anyone else know about it?

fear: What is your OC's greatest fear? What do they do when confronted with it? Are they open with their fear, or do they hide it away?

future: What's the worst possible future for your OC? Are they taking steps to avoid that outcome? Are they even aware it's a possibility?

ghost: Who or what haunts your OC? What happened? How do they live with their ghosts?

guilt: What is your OC guilty about? How do they handle their guilt? Do they try to avoid guilt, or do they accept it?

hate: What does your OC hate? Why? How do they act towards the object of their hatred?

heartbreak: Have they ever had a relationship that ended badly? Experienced some other kind of heartbreak? What happened?

hide: What does your OC hide? Why do they hide it?

hunt: Who or what is your OC hunted by? A person, a feeling, a past mistake? Is your OC able to let their guard down, or are they constantly alert?

mask: Does your OC wear a mask, literally or figuratively? What goes on beneath it? Is there anyone in their life who gets to see who they are under the mask?

midnight: What keeps your OC up at night? Do they have nightmares? Fears? Anxieties? What do they do in the small hours of the morning when they should be sleeping?

mistake: What's the worst mistake your OC ever made? What led to them making it? Have they been able to fix it? How have they moved on?

monster: Is your OC monstrous in any way? Is there something that makes them monstrous? Are they aware of their own monstrosity? Do they accept it or reject it?

nightmare: What does your OC have nightmares about? How do they deal with their nightmares? Do they tell people, or keep it to themself?

pain: What's the worst pain your OC has ever felt? Do they have a high pain tolerance?

secret: What's one secret your OC never wants anyone to know about them?

skin: How comfortable is your OC in their skin? Do they grapple with anything that lives inside them—a beast, a curse, a failure, a monster? How do they face the smallest, weakest, most horrible version of themself? Are they able to acknowledge it at all?

torture: Has your OC ever been tortured? Would your OC ever torture someone else?

wound: How does your OC handle being wounded? Are their wounds mostly physical? Mental? Emotional? What's the worst wound your OC has ever experienced?

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[deception-united]

Hello hello! I love your blog and its really helping me get back into writing after an uncomfortably long burnout break. My question is how would you write a character slowly going insane because of their circumstances and the things they are forced to endure to go through them? Thank you so much in advance?

Hi, I'm so glad you've been finding it helpful! I went over some of this in a bit more detail in my previous post answering a similar question (how to write a character slowly going insane from their world going out of their control), but it won't hurt to address it again.

Have a Baseline:

When writing a character who is slowly going insane due to external factors and challenges, it's important to start by introducing your character at a point where they're relatively stable mentally, showing their personality, goals, and relationships to give a general idea of how their life normally was before the deterioration of their mental stability. This will allow the readers to see for themselves what changes and shifts occurred, as well as their consequences.

Stressors:

Identify the key events or circumstances that will gradually wear down your character's sanity—whether it be external factors (intense stress, a traumatic experience, isolation, facing a series of challenges they aren't equipped or prepared to handle), internal, or both. In any case, it's important to have a clear reason in place.

Internal Struggle:

As the character starts to feel more and more pressure and stress, the initial signs of distress will start to show, both in their thoughts and behaviour. Using internal monologue or stream-of-consciousness narration to show their mental state. It may start with the character questioning themselves and behaving irrationally, then change to risky or self-destructive behaviour as their perceptions become increasingly distorted.

Thanks for asking! Happy writing ❤

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[tanaor]

Want quick tips to add instant chemistry to the relationships of your characters??

(🥳With examples🥳)

First of all, I want to say that you can also use most of them for platonic/ non-romantic relationships, so feel free to use this tips however you think they might work better in your story. So, without further adue, let's get to the tips!!!

Make your characters LISTEN to each other. Like, if A tells B they're not a morning person, B could make some coffee for A or lower the volume of their alarm.

This might sound quite obvious, but show that you characters care for each other. It might be as simple as one of them giving the other a glass of water when they feel a little dizzy, but it works wonders!

Make your characters physically close. When you are emotionally close to someone, you tend to be physically close too. But here is the thing. Make your characters react like it's second nature: "how would I not hug B when I haven't seen them in days?" or "Of course I'm gonna take A's hand when I feel afraid".

They don't have to be constantly thinking about each other, but when they do, MAKE IT MATTER!! For example, character A is out shopping, and they see B's favorite cookies. B didn't have a good day, and A knows that. But A also knows B is gonna fucking love the cookies, so they buy some.

Let them believe and trust each other. Also applies if one of them is a little distrustful: let your characters rely on one another, even if at the start they aren't as comfortable doing it. For a distrustful character, letting the other one help with chores might be a HUGE thing.

Other tips for writers: previous | next

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[sepublic]

Lilith accepted that she wasn’t an inferior sister, and finally got recognized for what she could do.

Camila realized the way she was treated was wrong, and by loving her daughter, she got to love herself.

Hooty was a misfit among misfits, but was finally valued by the rest, and got another misfit as a friend.

Vee recovered from her trauma and didn't have to hide who she was, finding her own face without having to copy others.

The Collector learned they couldn't force friendship from others, and gained a better understanding of life.

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[thepedanticbohemian]

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[ocprompts]

does your oc like their singing voice? what about their normal voice?

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