How to write a character

Character Building Checklist - Tips and resources to help you develop well-rounded, compelling characters in your writing.

If you're a writer, you know that creating well-rounded characters is essential for any successful story. But where do you start? Check out my article on how to create a detailed character outline spreadsheet to learn how. This article is full of tips on how to organize your character details into categories like identifying details, basic personal info, physical traits, personality traits, and even relationships and inventory. Let me know what character details you think I missed!

Seven good reasons to kill a character in your story and three bad reasons.

How to write a good character, dichotomous key infographic.

Many writers want to know how to make their readers feel such strong emotion that they sob while reading about fictional characters.

Chris Grady, the creator of Lunarbaboon, uses his own life as a dad to inspire his comics, but he also talks about everyday life and big feelings that everyone can relate to. His stories aren't just about being a parent; they also explore being an adult, facing challenges, and finding joy in small moments.

If your character “fell asleep” as a result of getting knocked on the head, then they aren’t going to wake up the same way as they would any other time. If you want some tips on how to write a character waking up after being knocked unconscious, then take a peek at this article!

A list of nervous habits and tics for writing character traits