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Hello! I've been enjoying your writing posts a lot. Here's my question: How do you exactly write a character profile? Getting one from the internet feels like feeling out a resume, but trying to create one myself leaves me hanging in with the question “what should I be putting here?”

Thanks for asking! Crafting a character profile can indeed feel like navigating a nebulous space, but it's a crucial step in fleshing out your characters and getting to know them better. Here's a breakdown of what you might include:

Basic Information: Start with the essentials - name, age, gender, and any other pertinent demographic details.

Physical Description: Provide a brief overview of what your character looks like. This could include height, build, hair color, eye color, distinguishing features (scars, tattoos, etc.), and typical clothing choices.

Personality Traits: Think about your character's temperament, quirks, strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, and any notable personality traits. Are they introverted or extroverted? Optimistic or pessimistic? Adventurous or cautious?

Background: Delve into your character's backstory. Where were they born? What was their upbringing like? Do they have any significant life events that have shaped who they are today?

Motivations and Goals: What does your character want? What are their ambitions, desires, and fears? Understanding what drives your character can add depth to their actions and decisions within your story.

Relationships: Explore your character's connections with others. Who are their family members, friends, enemies, or love interests? How do these relationships influence your character's actions and emotions?

Skills and Abilities: What is your character good at? What are their areas of expertise? Do they have any special talents or abilities that set them apart?

Character Arc: Consider how your character will change and grow throughout your story. What obstacles will they face, and how will they overcome them? What lessons will they learn along the way?

Internal Conflicts: What internal struggles does your character grapple with? These could be doubts, fears, moral dilemmas, or unresolved traumas.

External Conflicts: What external challenges does your character face? These could be adversaries, societal pressures, or environmental obstacles.

Another thing I like to do is find an online personality test, like 16Personalities or Truity, and fill it out on behalf of my character. Both the process and the results can give further insight. Websites such as Campfire have full character profiles that you can complete. Or try filling out this character ask game!

Remember, this is just a starting point, and you can tailor your character profile to fit your specific needs and preferences (e.g., fighting style, fantastical conditions, supernatural abilities, character archetypes, interpersonal values, leadership style, phobias, habits, etc.). Feel free to add or omit sections as necessary, and don't be afraid to let your characters surprise you as you write!

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> tips/prompts for writing angst:

if you’re stuck or facing a block, these tips might be helpful for you! <3

make your character suffer. this sounds insensitive, but let your character go through hurdles in their life, making them prone to the pain which will let your readers feel the pain of your character.

if you’re planning to write a sad, angry, confession — create an atmosphere where Character A and Character B are both arguing and the confession is an additional pain to them. (“Did you really mean it?” , “Yeah, loving you is the biggest mistake I’ve made.”)

show a leaning downfall in Character A and B’s relationship. break ups hurt, they can be a good arc for your story.

include arcs which shows that the your characters are misunderstanding each other, which creates a way for miscommunication between them — leading to assumptions and indecisive conclusion.

going for impulsive or rash decision when your character is angry or mad also helps in writing angst.

the “show, not tell” concept in creative writing. explain through words how sad or hurt your character is feeling, instead of telling it — since showing is more vulnerable than telling. (Eg. “she was heartbroken.” is a ‘tell’ statement, whereas, “her heart constricted in her chest as tears began lining her eyes, ready to fall and roll down her cheeks. a lump formed in her throat, making her unable to let her voice out. finally, a sob threatened past her lips. and there, she broke down.” is a ‘show’ sentiment.)

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things to think about for characters

do they have allergies?

what foods will they not touch?

what kinds of music do they like?

how are they around new people?

do they speak in an accent?

have they tried learning a new language?

how many languages do they know?

what is a song that will always make them cry?

how do they cry? heaving? silently? sobbing?

how do they dress? for practicality or fashion?

what is the first thing they notice about a stranger?

what is their humour like?

do they have scars? what caused them?

do they wear jewelry?

are they a frivolous spender or a miser?

do they prefer luxury or practicality?

who would they quote?

what could make them change their mind?

who is the first person they'd call?

how are they around animals? do they have pets?

what is their favourite childhood food?

what is something they've never told anyone?

childhood friends?

what are habits they've picked up from other people?

what are their guilty pleasures?

what is something they're staunchly against?

do they speak a certain way? do they use contractions? popular turns of phrase?

can they fall in love? what does it look like? does it differ between people -- friends vs family?

what would they rather die than do?

what is their biggest mistake? one that they look out to never do again.

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Master List!

(reqs are OPEN, but please don't request for extremely specific things <3)

Friends to Lovers + Exes to lovers !!

kisses prompts !!

Love/Romantic/Soft prompts + Angry/Sad prompts !!

hot(spicy) prompt!! (og people know the kisses prompt list above has more spicier things ;) )

Enemies to Lovers :)

Random Prompts !! (i.e forbidden, secret, conflict, forced prox., fantasy, etc + a lot of random otp prompts)

"How to write ___(angst, fear,etc) "

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> trope ideas to write:

office romance:

boss x employee boss x secretary colleagues to lovers work rivals to lovers

school romance:

brother's best friend trope tsundere x shy grumpy x sunshine teacher x student fratboy x nerd childhood bestfriends smart x dumb academic rivals

marital romance:

arranged marriage marriage of convenience strangers to lovers

royal romance:

prince/ss of neighbour kingdom prince/ss x servant/maid prince/ss x bodyguard duke/duchess x prince/ss

other tropes:

forbidden love age gap omegaverse vampire verse vamp x werewolf mafia/mob boss romance (underworld universe)

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