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a poster with the names of different types of characters in each character's name

Character archetypes share core truths about people's personalities, goals, fears and weaknesses. Learn how to use them well in your own fiction.

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Reedsy Character Sheet. 1. Name. 2 Distinguishing features. 3. Preferred outfit. 4. Mannerisms. 5. Style of speech. 6. Accent. 7. Catchphrase. 8. Hometown. 9. Type of childhood. 10. Education. 11. Past and present jobs. 12. Childhood dream job. 13. Hobbies. 14. Major life events. 15. What are their relationships with their father/mother/siblings/children like? 16. Who are their closest friends? 17. Romantic relationships? 18. How are they perceived by others?

This character questionnaire will help you get to know your characters. Having a well developed character is essential to a well-written story. Get the full character questionnaire with 20 pages of questions to create the most realistic characters possible.

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the poster for unique historical jobs

Discover unique historical jobs perfect for your next Character Profile Template or Character Sheet Writing session! These roles can inspire compelling backstories and deepen your characters' world-building. Whether you’re Creating A Character for a novel or exploring new ideas, these Writing Inspiration Tips will spark creativity. Perfect for crafting authentic Writing Dialogue Prompts and adding depth to your story. Grab these Creative Writing Tips to elevate your storytelling!

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an image of a question for the character arc prom

Need some inspirational help in finding a new and exciting way to develop characters? Thankfully, character arcs aren't as difficult to develop as you might think. You just need a place to start.

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