John Hewitt
Using interviewing to create fictional characters
The character interview is a chance to explore both a character’s background and voice. It is an exploration of a…
Basing Characters on Real People
Basing characters on actual people is a fairly common literary practice. The people around you can be a great source…
Exploring characters through their possessions
The possessions that a character chooses to surround themselves with can reveal a great deal about the way they lead…
Using a normal day to define your character
The day in the life approach to developing a character is focused on describing a normal day in the character’s…
How to Write a How-To Article
What is a how-to article? A how-to article helps the reader to accomplish a specific task. This may be a…
Creating characters by brainstorming
Creating characters by brainstorming is a proven technique for developing new characters. The process consists of quickly recording (without editing…
Character Bio Sheets
Character bio sheets are not only a simple way to create characters, they are a great way to keep track…
How to create a roleplay character
Knowing how to create a roleplay character will make your RPGs much more fulfilling. The point of writing a back…
Writing about your childhood
Writing about your childhood is an excellent way to work on your descriptive skills. When you describe items or memories…