CHARACTER BUILDING WORKSHEET

PHYSICAL TRAITS: What does your character look like?

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MANNERISMS: How does your character behave?
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MOTIVATIONS: What inspires your character?
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BACKSTORY: Where does your character come from?
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SNAPSHOT: At the moment where is your character?
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The larger question to ask with all of your responses is WHY. If your character wields a
mighty sword: why? If your character raises his hands to the sky and unleashes the fury
of fire and earth: why? If your character is afraid of mice or blueberries: why?
By asking WHY you will be able to vividly describe and explain your character in more
depth than you could otherwise. If your character has a scar and you cannot show or tell
your reader why, you will miss on the opportunity to make your character loveable,
believable, and real to your reader.