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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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tragedynoir · 11 months

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— server exclusive: ROOTS + [ link ]

a free, minimalist, light academia google doc template for your muse's family tree. it's simple to edit, and the family tree is completely made in google drawings so you can directly edit them from within google docs! there are four preset icons you can use to describe the relationships within the family in the tree, but feel free to create your own. there is also space for writing on the family line, as well as a section for you to go in depth on the details of your muse's relationship with their family members. to access the template, join my discord server (in the link above or in source) and find it under the new releases channel. enjoy!

placeholder images from marianna smiley, mike gorrell and engin akyurt on unsplash — please change it out to fit your muses! feel free to edit as you please, but please do not remove the credit, resell or claim as yours whether wholesale, in part, or modified.

if you like my work, please reblog to share this resource, it really helps me out! ♡ and if you would like to support me further, consider buying me a coffee?

#google doc template #google docs #muse template #template #rp resource #rph #relationship doc #character template #rp doc #multimuse template #writing template #m #writing resource #m se #other template

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sugar-plum-senpai · 4 months

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Fanfic Writer Notion Template | Notion Template for Fanfiction Writers | Writing Notion Template | WIP Organizer Template

Hello! I'm very excited to finally share the Notion template I've created for fanfic writers!

Admittedly, I am more of a fanfiction reader than a fanfiction writer, but I wanted to try my hand at creating this Notion template. That being said, I'm not sure if I've organized the template in a way that is super helpful or makes sense for a writer, so any advice/suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated! I am definitely planning on revising the template - this is a very early iteration.

Feel free to contact me if you have any suggestions! :)

#fanfiction #fanfiction resources #fanfiction writers #notion #notion template #fanfiction writing #writing #writing resources #writing template #character wiki #character wiki template #fanfic writers #fanfic #ao3 #fanfic organizer #notion workspace #notion dashboard #writer's dashboard #writer's life

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stargazingdesign · 1 month

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22 - GIENAH | Stargazing Design - DOWNLOAD HERE

Hi everyone! Got a little bit inspired by the sorceresses (and obviously by my wife a.k.a Yennefer of Vengerberg) while replaying The Witcher 3, so today I bring you Gienah, a witchcraft themed google docs template. This doc might be perfect for your witchcraft related muse, featuring an abilities section with a lot of room to write. Hope you enjoy it!

✦ How to Use After purchasing, you will receive a link to the live template. Just click on it, select “file” and then “make a copy”. You can and you should edit anything you like, but please: ✦ Don’t remove my credits and the link to my tumblr ✦ Don’t allow others to make a copy of your copy ✦ Don’t share the link that you received for this doc

The pictures are of Anya Chalotra in The Witcher series.

If you have any doubts or need help to edit, feel free to contact me, I’ll be happy to help!

Likes and reblogs are appreciated! 💖 Thank you so much for your support! ✨

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oblivionax · 4 months

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Here's my ultimate character profile template that helps define crucial details of any important character in your story, may additionally help with outline, plot holes, and even writer's block if you're stuck or losing interest:

Name:

Gender:

Personality type: (unnecessary, but may be helpful with making your cast diverse and assigning more realistic fears and desires, e.g., enneagram)

Desires: (what does your character want?)

Fears: (what keeps them from getting it?)

Beliefs and misbeliefs: (what does your character need to change their mind about in order to overcome their fear and get what they desire? There's also beliefs in this part, because some things your character believes in don't necessarily change, but if they can somehow affect the plot, why not mention it? It doesn't necessarily have to be bad)

Social life: (how does your character behave around their family? Their friends? Strangers? Rivals? Enemies?)

Addiction: (what habits does your character possess? What or who do they depend on? Do they always need something in their hands to fidget with? Or do they often ask for a light?)

Self image: (how does your character view themselves personally? What are their imperfections they feel bad about? What are the parts of their appearance they're proud of? Do not confuse with physical description!)

Physical decription: (do not confuse with the former! What does your character look like to others?)

Backstory: (here's your time to shine by using everything we established in previous parts by explaining the reason behind each (but not necessarily every single one) part. For example: where did your character's fears come from? Their desire? Their misbeliefs? The ugly scar they're so uneasy about? Why do they smoke or need fidget toys? Why are they more friendly to strangers than their own family? Etc.)

Here's the blank version to copy and paste into your projects. Feel free to use, change, ignore some parts, or add your own:

Name:

Gender:

Personality type:

Desires:

Fears:

Beliefs and misbeliefs:

Social life:

Addiction:

Self image:

Physical description:

Backstory:

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narcpocalypse · 30 days

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HEY GUYS!! In reference to this post, I made a document with interview questions! Thank you so much for being inspired by my idea. It means the world to me. I hope you find this helpful :33

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syninplays · 1 month

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So uhm... I did a thing...

✨Character Info Template✨

Been meaning to do this a long time ago (and actually started it but never finished it, lol) as a way to share some more information about my ocs without needing to use a custom page theme, but mostly because I haven't found any page theme that looks exactly as I want and allows this much customization.

There are two versions and both are almost exactly the same; but the example shown in the left has an 'appearance' section which is small and has few quick facts regarding the oc's appearance; while the example on the right has a 'moodboard' section instead which allows you to add more info about your oc.

You can change every section/title to fit your needs like I did in the examples below; I personally removed some categories as well and got rid of some connections as this oc doesn't have that many close friends/partners to fill the original template. However, I also included an extra separated 'connections' section in the download in case you want to add more people and more information.

I recommend you stick to square-shaped pictures so it's easier to fit them to each section. Also if and when you edit the information or section titles, please select only one line at a time to replace it so you don't lose the text format. (Titles shouldn't change because that's a single format/font within the same text box, but should it change you can always hit ctrl+z hehe) When you're done, I strongly recommend you save this as a .png instead of .jpg so it's the best possible quality!

Last but not least, this is a .psd file. So you'll need either Photoshop (I did this with Photoshop Portable, but it supports newer versions of PS and it *should* support older versions too) or Photopea to open and edit this file.

Credits: Adobe Photoshop, Inter font, Golften Vintage font

>DOWNLOAD< (patreon but free :p)

(note: I'm posting this with my gaming blog because I think my fellow gamers might be interested in this, but please consider giving credits to me if you use this template by tagging @synindoodles instead of this blog)

More info on how to use and edit this template below the cut!

Layers:

>Each layer is properly named and categorized. The general layers such as the background, the icon shape and background shapes are under the groups.

>If you don't want to see/don't need one of the connections' pictures and information, I recommend you find which one it is (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) and click on the eye symbol next to the layer to hide it so that way if you ever need it, it won't be truly gone.

>To edit a text section, simply find the layer (such as General Information>Left Column) and double click on the 'T' symbol next to the layer. That way it will open edit mode and allow you to edit the text, just don't hit delete or enter while everything is selected or you'll erase it :p

>Main text sections aren't separated, they're blocks of text. I recommend you don't remove the amount (for example, if you downloaded the version with the 'appearance' section, which has 5 sections of information, don't remove the fifth line.) Either leave it empty or replace it with another data, otherwise it will look weird. The 'general information' section might look good even if you remove a few lines, just don't get rid of the whole block of text.

Pictures:

>To add a new picture, simply paste it over this document and move it using the Move Tool.

>To frame it (so it becomes a circle or fits over the shape you want), make sure the picture layer is over the layer you want, then while holding alt click between the two layers. [For example, if you want to add a new main oc picture: 1) paste the pic you want, 2) move it with the Move Tool so it's covering the big circle, 3) once you've fully covered the shape (if it isn't you can resize it by right clicking on it then on 'free transform', sometimes you might need to hold shift to proportionally resize it) make sure the newly pasted pic layer is over the layer named "picture goes here", 4) hold the alt key and hover your mouse cursor over the line between your pic layer and the circle layer until you see an arrow going down symbol, once you see it click it and tah dah! your picture should now have the same shape as the circle! - you can further move it if it doesn't fit the way you want with the Move Tool (;

Others:

>You can change every color, font and section to your liking, just don't change the general layout of the template.

>To hide/show the guides (those bright blue lines all over the document), click ctrl+,

>'Inter' is a free font and you can get it in the link above (linked with the credits), Golften Vintage is not, but you can get the demo version >here< (just scroll down and click the blue download button under license). I will not tell you how to install fonts as it might be different for everyone (for me it's C:/Windows/Fonts and I just drop the zipped files (except the .txt one) there), but google is your friend.

>I can't think of anything else that needs to be said here, but if you have any other question feel free to send me an ask or dm and I'll help you out!

>Last but not least, a like is appreciated if you plan to use this plus consider tagging @synindoodles if you use it <3

#psd template #template #characters page #muses page #muse page #muse template #character template #character page template #oc page #oc page template #synindoodles #rp resources #rp template #roleplay resources #roleplay template #writers resources #writing resources #writing template #writers template

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just-a-local-dreamer · 7 months

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Dark Academia Novel Planner Template

Want to plan your next writing project but google docs is too messy and, let's be honest, unaesthetic, and scrivener and novelpad are too expensive?

Well Notion is the best option. It has excellent organization and is aesthetically pleasing.

During my time as a wannabe writer, I've developed a Notion template exactly for that -- planning and writing a novel (or a novella, or a series. Pick your poison, my friends and foes).

I'll add some introductory slides here.

So if that sound like something you're into, you can click here to see it or here to visit my Etsy page. I have other writing-related templates there as well ;)

GET THE TEMPLATE HERE

#notion #notion template #notion writing template #writeblr #writing resources #dark academia aesthetic #aesthetic notion template #novel planner #novel planner template #writing #writing template #writing tools

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bunberiii · 10 months

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09. 𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥 2 - google docs universe & info planning template

a free discord-themed aesthetic google docs template for planning, writing down information and explaining universes along with your profile! this document features many images and drawings such as a fully customisable members list, server listing, channel options and user names plus icons, all I created! feel free to edit this as much as you wish, but please do not remove my credit!

NOTE: as of June 20, my buncord multiuse template officially has single colour options! all of these are still the same price as the original - entirely free!

I apologise for my lack of activeness and documents in the mast few months. i am working on many more to hopefully release very soon, some that are free and others that aren't. please look forward to them ^-^

notes/rules

editing and modifications are welcome once you download the template.

all drawings in this document are custom and created by me. If you wish to take elements from this document, you MUST credit me as the inspiration/creator of said elements.

I do not recommend changing the text, as it can throw off the entire document.

resizing or moving objects/images can throw off the document, so be careful.

do not remove my watermark/credits

please like or reblog this post if you use my template! ♡

how to use

click the source link above (or go here)

purchase the google document and open the note attached in the download

copy and paste the link to open the document

go to file → make a copy

how to edit

in order to most easily put in your own images, go to replace image then choose how you wish to replace it (either uploading a file or via the image's URL)

this document includes drawings. to edit, double-click the drawing/image on the bottom left or top right corner, then click the edit tab. this will take you to a page where you can replace, edit or delete features of the image

#discord rp #google doc #google doc template #google docs template #writing template #template #writing resources #creative writing #universe writing #writer profile #discord inspired #pastel pink #pastel aesthetic #pastel purple #pastel blue #bun: original #bun: google docs

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jahdoesrp · 5 months

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MIDNIGHT TEMPLATE!

I decided to use Patrick Bateman because I felt like it fit.

Access the template here (Please do not remove credits)

(In order to edit, you must be on some form of computer, as this document uses Google Drawings)

#google doc template #google docs #muse template #template #rp resource #rph #relationship doc #character template #rp doc #multimuse template #writing template #m #writing resource #m se #other template

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joseefinwrites · 1 month

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Story Generator (Generic)

Create a story by answering a few short basic questions! :)

Genre of your story:

Fantasy

Mystery

Romance

Science Fiction

Thriller

Historical Fiction

Contemporary

Horror

Main conflict in your story:

Man vs. Nature

Man vs. Society

Man vs. Self

Man vs. Supernatural

Man vs. Technology

Man vs. Man

Setting of your story:

Medieval Kingdom

Futuristic City

Small Town

Outer Space

Post-Apocalyptic World

Magical Realm

Historical Period

Modern World

Protagonist's main goal:

Find a lost loved one

Seek revenge for a past injustice

Uncover a long-buried secret

Survive against all odds

Save the world from destruction

Discover their true identity

Achieve fame and fortune

Love

Antagonist's motivation:

Power and control

Revenge for a past betrayal

Protecting their loved ones

Preserving tradition

Survival at any cost

Redemption for past mistakes

Seeking justice for a perceived wrong

Unexpected event that disrupts the protagonist's plans:

Natural disaster strikes

Betrayal by a trusted ally

Discovery of a hidden enemy

Revelation of a family secret

Encounter with a mysterious stranger

Sudden illness or injury

Loss of a crucial ally

Unforeseen technological malfunction

Capture or imprisonment by an unknown entity

Encounter with a mythical creature

Sabotage of essential resources or equipment

Accidental activation of a dangerous artifact

A sudden change in the political landscape

Unveiling of a long-concealed prophecy or curse

Unexpected time travel or dimensional shift

Encounter with a hostile faction or rogue agent

Major revelation that changes everything (basic + .. less basic):

The protagonist's mentor is actually the antagonist in disguise

The protagonist is a long-lost heir to the throne

The antagonist is secretly working to save the world

The main conflict is part of a larger conspiracy

The protagonist has a hidden power they never knew about

The true villain is someone the protagonist trusted implicitly

The main conflict is a result of a misunderstanding

The protagonist's memories have been manipulated

The protagonist is revealed to be a chosen one destined to fulfill a prophecy.

The antagonist is a relative or close family member of the protagonist.

The conflict is orchestrated by a higher-dimensional entity or godlike being.

The protagonist's entire reality is a constructed illusion, and they are actually living in a simulated world.

The true purpose of the protagonist's quest or mission is revealed to be something entirely different from what they believed.

The antagonist's actions are driven by a tragic event from their past, for which the protagonist unwittingly played a role.

The main conflict is revealed to be a test of character orchestrated by an ancient order or supernatural force.

The protagonist discovers a hidden connection or link between themselves and the antagonist that predates their current conflict.

Resolution of the conflict: (,again,, basic + a little less basic)

The protagonist and antagonist team up to defeat a greater threat

The conflict is resolved through sacrifice

The protagonist discovers a peaceful solution to the conflict

The antagonist has a change of heart and seeks redemption

The conflict is revealed to be a test orchestrated by a higher power

The protagonist realizes they were fighting for the wrong side all along

The conflict is resolved through a clever twist of fate

The conflict is resolved through forgiveness and reconciliation

The conflict ends in a stalemate, forcing both the protagonist and antagonist to find a new path forward.

The protagonist discovers a loophole or loophole in the conflict's rules, allowing them to outsmart their adversary.

A sudden change in circumstances renders the conflict irrelevant, forcing the protagonist and antagonist to reassess their priorities.

The intervention of a neutral third party brings an unexpected end to the conflict, leaving both sides with unresolved feelings.

The conflict resolves in a bittersweet compromise, where neither side achieves a complete victory but finds a way to coexist.

A dramatic revelation about the true nature of the conflict forces the protagonist and antagonist to reevaluate their positions.

The conflict is resolved through a symbolic gesture or act of kindness, transcending the need for further confrontation.

Josie

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tragedynoir · 7 months

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— introducing 009: CELESTIAL BODIES + [ link ]

until October 15th 2023: stand a chance to win a free copy of this template by joining the giveaway!

a google doc template made for planning a novel or piece of writing that is inspired by space. this document features 9 pages of celestial illustrations that I drew especially for this template. this template contains a lot of functional elements (e.g. dashboard with to-do-list, drop-down menus to track progress), and is also made to flexibly accommodate any length (including large amounts) of writing and planning. every purchase of this template comes with a light and dark mode. the template and static previews can be found in the link above or in the source code.

features:

two templates for one — light and dark mode versions of this template

13 total 8.5" x 11" pages, with 9 unique pages of celestial illustrations I drew especially for this template

a dashboard first-page with a daily to-do-list and milestone tracker that can be sorted by priority or level of completion

plot points section, research sections, locations section, character sheets, and ideas vault / free section that is made to accommodate any amount of writing, including long amounts of prose

individual character sheets and individual research sections that can be easily copied and duplicated for more

terms of use:

you may edit to your heart’s desire. Change the colours, replace, add or remove elements and images etc.

you may remix pages with pages from my other templates.

you may not remove the credit from the templates.

you may not copy, sell or redistribute my templates whether wholesale, in part (i.e. taking out certain pages) or remixed (i.e. modified).

you will also receive an additional guide with images on how to use and edit google doc templates! if you have any problems or issues, feel free to leave an ask or join our discord server.

I am absolutely thrilled to be sharing this template, it's really a labour of love and I've poured many hours into this! this was so fun to make, and I am so happy with how it turned out.

I hope you enjoy this template, and all likes + reblogs are always appreciated. ♡

#writing template #google doc template #google docs template #nanowrimo #fave #m pr #rp resource #m #writeblr

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fablecore · 6 months

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for writers who will be attempting nanowrimo this year (or writers who just want to write), i published my notion template that i've been using for around two years now. it's super minimal and emphasizes brainstorming, jotting down quick ideas, rearranging scenes/chapters as you write, and constant reminders about your story's thesis. you can get it for free here 🤍🍧🍡

credit: the original word count tracker (which i lightly edited for my template)

#ノート #writing template #notion template

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stargazingdesign · 1 month

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21 - ATRIA | Stargazing Design - DOWNLOAD HERE

Hi everyone, I'm back! Today I bring you Atria, a 7 pages google docs template where you can have lots of fun customizing and changing the colors to whatever you prefer. I hope you like it!

✦ How to Use After purchasing, you will receive a link to the live template. Just click on it, select “file” and then “make a copy”. You can and you should edit anything you like, but please: ✦ Don’t remove my credits and the link to my tumblr ✦ Don’t allow others to make a copy of your copy ✦ Don’t share the link that you received for this doc

The pictures are of Margot Robbie.

If you have any doubts or need help to edit, feel free to contact me, I’ll be happy to help!

Likes and reblogs are appreciated! 💖 Thank you so much for your support! ✨

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saraswritingtipps · 11 months

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Character Writing Template

Name:

Age:

Gender:

Physical Appearance:

* Height:

* Build:

* Hair Color/Style:

* Eye Color:

* Skin Tone:

* Other notable features:

Background:

* Place of Birth:

* Family:

* Education:

* Occupation:

* Social Status:

* Significant Events that shaped the character:

Personality:

* Core Traits:

* Strengths:

* Weaknesses:

* Fears:

* Dreams/Goals:

* Motivations:

Interests/Hobbies:

* Activities the character enjoys:

* Skills or talents:

* Favorite pastimes:

Relationships:

* Friends:

* Enemies:

* Romantic Partners:

* Family members:

* Dynamic with each category:

Internal Conflict:

* Internal struggles or dilemmas:

* Emotional wounds:

* Beliefs or values that are challenged:

External Conflict:

* Obstacles the character faces:

* Antagonists or adversaries:

* Societal pressures or expectations:

Character Arc:

* How the character evolves throughout the story:

* Key moments of growth or change:

* Lessons learned:

Speech Patterns:

* Diction:

* Tone:

* Expressions or catchphrases:

Style of Dress:

* Clothing preferences:

* Accessories or jewelry:

* How the character presents themselves to others:

Backstory:

* Important events or experiences prior to the start of the story:

* Childhood memories or traumas:

* Influential people or mentors:

Internal Dialogue:

* Thoughts and self-reflections:

* Inner desires or conflicts:

External Dialogue:

* How the character communicates with others:

* Speech patterns or verbal habits:

Symbolism/Themes:

* Symbols associated with the character:

* Themes explored through the character's story:

Motifs:

* Repeating elements or imagery connected to the character:

#writing #writing tips #character development #writerscommunity #writing Template #character template #character sheet #oc template

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enchanthings · 1 month

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◦˚~ CLEAN CUT by enchanthings ~˚◦ [PREMIUM]

Info:

A minimalistic google docs template

Page size: A4 (8.27" x 11.69")

Font: Archivo

Number of pages: 6

Features: Navigation, Timeline

Drawings: Yes

Terms of Use:

You may edit all editable parts as you wish (colors, images, elements, add, replace, or remove, etc).

Do not remove my credit from the templates.

Do not copy, sell, redistribute my templates in any way.

My ask box is open if you have any questions/problems!

◦˚~ [ download access through ko-fi ] ~˚◦

#google docs #google doc template #doc template #gdocs template #writing template #rp template #supportcontentcreators #google doc #.m

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