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erinthewriter-blog · 1 month

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Character Development Tips!

To learn how to avoid the above and create 3-dimensional characters with interesting backstories that inform their interactions with other characters, click here to get The Character Backstory Workbook!

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eightyuh · 8 months

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Glen should start working on his dodge/dex build. You don't need to worry about defense if you don't plan on getting hit ;)

*he's working on min-maxing his dex build now*

#ask #untitled rpg #glendale goodwyn #glen #oc #haha when filing out his toyhouse character sheet template i made a level 6 DND build -- just without the stat numbers #just girl things #girl activities include making DND builds for your OCs right

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daceystvrk · 7 months

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#✧ character building ╱ not a girl yet not a wolf #been playing way to much baldur's gate lately i fear #dacey would be a life cleric tho #her stats are straight up not geared towards that #but that's just how it is #psd template in source #i cropped it tho djsdjdsj

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devanitoland · 4 days

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westerlands attire

there's no real rhyme or reason why devani picks the clothes she does. she wears what she wants, because she wants to wear it.

usually, she's drawn to bright, flashy, eyecatching fabrics. however, due to her current state of mind, day to day she is currently dressing a little more subdued than she normally would.

in dorne, i think her wardrobe probably has a more essoian flair. however, in the westerlands, she's 100% dressing more dornish than she normally does.

#⊹ task ╱ find me where the wild things are #⊹ character building ╱ interested in everything and committed to nothing #opt001westerlandsevent #i'm realising now i forgot to delete elements from this template loool oops

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naptimeclown · 2 months

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Very very slowly working on a project I can't wait to show off. I'm going to become so annoying.

#rambling #im building an in character neocities site #based on my elderly monster hunter character Amos #its like a log of monsters he's dealt with as well as his personal blog #i only just started with building the site itself but once i have the basic template of it down i can just fill it all in easy enough #thats if i can finish it

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mishkakagehishka · 10 months

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Another thing i like ab touken ranbu is that it makes me feel like i'm playing with barbies again. Sure, they have their set personalities and pasts. But they gave me a bunch of dolls and a vague setting and it is a bit nice to be able to just make up my own idea of it all

#i'm saying out of all i play tourabu is giving me the most motivation to actually develop an oc and the oc's relationship to the world and #characters. it's fun #like it was v daunting at first which is why i've been putting off playing it #(and honestly i'm kinda glad i did now bc i feel so bad for everyone dealing with this closure like...#idk i can't get myself to play a3! precisely bc i made so much progress and had so many cards on the server that #closed and tourabu has like. yearrrrs of it now. it sucks)#but now that i've started it all just kinda. comes a bit naturally #well ig it helps that i also watched hanamaru and katsugeki before i started playing #so i had like a template that i can build around

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justagayfish · 1 year

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TEMPLATES!!! https://marianchurchland.com/2016/08/28/dragon-age-templates/

This was so much fun to make! Not entirely game accurate, it felt like an injustice to my boys not to include my headcanons. (I realized too late I forgot to include their names anywhere 😭) Sorthorn Lavellan (HoF), Garrett Hawke (the usual), Argo Lavellan (Inky) [he/they for all of them]

#first time posting my boys #first time posting dragon age!#dragon age #dragon age origins #dragon age 2 #dragon age inquisition #dao #dai #da2 #inquisitor lavellan #warden surana #i know his name is lavellan but he is the surana build sry #garrett hawke #character template #my art #digital art #my oc #dragon age fanart

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thunderboltfire · 1 year

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I’ve decided to fill out this template for my V, and had a lot of fun!

#cyberpunk 2077 #v cyberpunk #did I name her after what kind of animal her anthro version is?#guilty as charged #also yeah I have no actual strict build so let's just call her an aspiring solo bc she's a swiss army knife at this point #Also: health put as low priority because while the whole main quest is because of health issues #With that gameplay you cannot convince me that V prioritises her health and safety #Also with nice/mean and polite/rude it fully depends on the situation and the attitude of the person #I have a feeling that V can be rather awful if someone gives her a good reason #template #character meme

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gale-in-space · 1 year

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I literally need someone to hold my hand as I write this campaign

#apparently i wrote a bit of it TWO YEARS AGO and then abandoned it after like two pages of text #which is. incredibly in character #i just!! it's so daunting and i hate world-building sjkddjkfdf #how am i gonna do this #i need step-by-step guides and templates not random generalizations from youtube videos #ughhhhhhh

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mariesoliver · 6 months

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Jail time for all y'all that hyped up fourth wing like it was a gift from heaven

#it was meh at BEST #the world building is boring and uncreative. the character 2 dimensional. all telling no showing. unimaginative writing #it's both so silly and so serious at the same time that i can't take the plot seriously. ppl die gruesomely all the time yet the mc is like #omg thus older dude looks hot af right now #also just the same tropes over and over. it's absolutely fine to use tropes every story does and they're well-loved for a reason.#but this one felt sooooo tropey. those moments didn't hit all. no emotional impact. it felt like the book was following a template too #closely or smth #it's saving grace is that it's a very fast-paced read. and it's like entertaining enough that you read through it easily #did not care for the characters at aaaallllll. especially the side characters felt so BLAND #and the mc being the most fragile person in the book but everything works out in her favor somehow and she becomes the strongest rider like #PLEASE this is so unoriginal 😭 why does she need to excel at what the norm is why can't she be good in what she actually cares ab and wants #mc also criminally uninteresting yet people are obsessed with her #if you read ya fantasy romance before this one just feels like a regurgitation of things you read before

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legionofmyth · 8 months

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erinthewriter-blog · 1 month

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Writing Tips: How To Spot A 1-Dimensional character!

Are your characters missing any of the above elements? If you don’t know to craft 3-dimensional characters with traits informed by their backstory and add complexity your plot, get The Character Backstory Workbook! It has over 100 questions to help you flesh out each of your characters and their arcs!!

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stjohnstarling · 3 months

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Alright, so: I want to explain a little more about this connection between the Twilight fandom, Fifty Shades of Grey, and seemingly, the self-publishing industry as a whole. It's a lot, so I'm going to have to chip away at it a bit at a time, and I think the best place to start is by describing the scene in late 2000s Twilight fandom.

In 2009, Twilight was one of the biggest fandoms in the world, although it was nearly invisible to outsiders because it

Was about a straight couple, while most other fandoms were predominantly gay, and

Was conducted almost entirely on fanfiction.net among a group of people who had little other background in fandom. (x)

That meant for many Twilight fans, Twilight was fandom. It was all they knew, and many had no path out. That also made it a corked champagne bottle with the pressure building.

Because of these community dynamics and the declining quality of the Twilight books themselves, Twilight fanfiction evolved to be mostly AUs so alternate they were more-or-less original romance novels that used Bella and Edward as broad character templates. (x)

Seriously, Twilight fandom got really crazy big for a few years there. It was not totally uncommon to get multi-million clicks on a semi-popular story. It's weird looking back on it and calling it "Twilight fandom" because it was really more like "Romance Novel fandom". For real, for a period there, calling a Twilight fanfic author a 'Twilight fan' would be the ultimate insult. But they never stopped writing about Edward and Bella! It's so weird. (x)

If you were in 2000s era fandom, you're probably aware of the phenomenon of Big Name Fans and the various social-climbing dynamics that happened around them. The Twilight fandom took this social power game another level:

This wasn't even just an author thing. There were Big Name Authors (BNAs) but there were also Big Name Readers. These were basically like... full-time rabid fans of a BNA. They devoted so much of their time to helping out the BNAs, reviewing their chapters, making them fanart, promoting their fics, kissing their asses with cringe-worthy intensity, you name it. Which is why you saw what looked like BNAs having 'employees', such as Moi, tby789's Director of Marketing. (x)

It became apparent that these power games weren't just for fandom clout. The fandom was proving that that social power could be translated into real-world dollars. You see, the Twilight fandom used to organize charity auctions where big name authors would auction off custom fanfiction, and the money generated was substantial:

Mostly authors would auction off stories. So if you donated in my name, I'd write you 10,000 words of porn in my Tattward universe, or something new, etc. That's how it worked. The 2009 auction raised $80,000. The 2010 auction raised $140,000. The 2011 auction raised $20,00. [NOTE: this is likely a typo] (x)

A lot of these dynamics were not unique to the Twilight fandom, but it was the combination that created a perfect storm of opportunism. This would end up changing not just fandom dynamics but the publishing industry as a whole.

#original post #fifty shades liveblog #Working on the rest of this #Part one of not sure how many

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jupiterisaplanet · 10 months

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How does one start writing when you've only ever brainstormed 😭😭😭 bestie help all ik how to write is crackfics

uhhh honestly i usually just wing it😭😭 start with like a baseline what do you want their vibe to be, their dynamics with echother and stuff and write down like every single piece of info you make on them

#it might help to search up like if you wanna do world building for example world building question #i’m pretty sure there’s a template with like 100 questions #and the same for characters just search characters questions #??#i also make pinterest boards of aesthetics and like ‘quotes’ that i feel relates to the characters

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writerthreads · 4 months

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Super detailed character profile chart

Character Name:

First Name:

Last Name:

Nickname (if any):

Basic Information:

Age:

Gender:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Nationality:

Physical Appearance:

Height:

Weight:

Build:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Scars or distinguishing marks:

Personality Traits:

Positive Traits:

Negative Traits:

Background and History:

Family Background:

Parents:

Siblings (if any):

Childhood:

Education:

School/College/University:

Major/Area of Study:

Favorite Subjects:

Least Favorite Subjects:

Career/Profession:

Current Occupation:

Previous Jobs (if any):

Career Goals:

Hobbies and Interests:

Hobbies:

Interests:

Relationships:

Marital Status:

Romantic Relationships (if any):

Friendships:

Closest Friends:

Relationship dynamics:

Strengths and Weaknesses:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Goals and Ambitions:

Short-term Goals:

Long-term Goals:

Fears and Insecurities:

Common Fears:

Insecurities:

Quirks and Habits:

Quirks:

Habits:

Beliefs and Values:

Religious or Spiritual Beliefs:

Moral Code:

Political Views:

Favorites:

Favorite Foods:

Favorite Books:

Favorite Movies/TV Shows:

Favorite Music:

Favorite Color:

Dislikes:

Disliked Foods:

Disliked Activities:

Pet Peeves:

Miscellaneous:

Talents or Skills:

Secrets (if any):

Motivations:

What drives the character forward?

What are their ultimate aspirations?

Character Arc:

How does the character change or evolve throughout the story?

Feel free to adapt and expand upon this template!

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joseefinwrites · 2 months

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Ultimate "Know Your Character Inside Out" Template

The ultimate template for creating a character, without losing your mind, while you're at it.

Character Background Template ... (open)

1. Name:

2. Age:

3. Gender & Pronouns:

4. Physical Appearance:

- Hair color:

- Eye color:

- Height:

- Build:

- Distinguishing features (scars, tattoos, etc.):

5. Background and Upbringing:

- Where were they born and raised?

- What was their family structure like (parents, siblings)?

- Describe their childhood environment and upbringing.

- Were there any significant events or traumas in their past?

6. Education and Skills:

- What level of education did they receive?

- Did they excel in any particular subjects or skills?

- Have they pursued any additional training or education since then?

7. Personality Traits:

- Describe their personality in a few words.

- What are their strengths and weaknesses?

- How do they typically react under stress or pressure?

8. Motivations and Goals:

- What are their short-term and long-term goals?

- What drives them to pursue these goals?

- Are there any fears or insecurities that motivate or hinder them?

9. Relationships:

- Who are the most important people in their life?

- How do they interact with family, friends, and acquaintances?

- Do they have any romantic interests or significant relationships?

10. Past Experiences:

- Have they faced any major challenges or setbacks in the past?

- How have these experiences shaped their beliefs and values?

- Have they experienced any significant losses or tragedies?

11. Worldview and Beliefs:

- What are their core beliefs and values?

- How do they view the world around them?

- Are there any cultural, religious, or philosophical influences in their life?

12. Inner Conflict:

- What internal struggles do they face?

- Are there any unresolved issues from their past that continue to affect them?

- How do these inner conflicts impact their decisions and actions?

13. Connection to Outer Conflict/Plot:

- How does their personal journey intersect with the main plot or external conflict?

- What stakes are involved for the character in the larger story?

- How do their goals and motivations align (or conflict) with the central conflict?

(Shorter) Knowing Your Character Inside Out Checklist

Personality Traits:

- Introverted/Extroverted

- Optimistic/Pessimistic

- Assertive/Passive

- Empathetic/Self-centered

- Logical/Emotional

- Adventurous/Cautious

- Honest/Dishonest

- Ambitious/Content

Beliefs and Values:

- Religious beliefs (if any)

- Moral code

- Political beliefs

- Views on relationships

- Attitude towards authority

Fears and Insecurities:

- Common fears (spiders, heights, etc.)

- Deep-seated insecurities (failure, rejection, etc.)

- Traumatic experiences (if applicable)

Desires and Goals:

- Short-term goals

- Long-term aspirations

- What motivates them to pursue these goals?

Strengths:

- Intellectual strengths

- Physical abilities

- Emotional resilience

- Social skills

- Unique talents or abilities

Weaknesses:

- Personal flaws

- Areas of vulnerability

- Bad habits

- Limiting beliefs

Backstory:

- Family background

- Childhood experiences

- Significant life events that shaped their identity

- Education and career path

- Previous relationships

-Josie

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