So, we have the plot line and idea prepared. But what about the thing that makes it all come to life? The characters. This is a little article on character development.
Appearence!
You know the old saying, "Appearence is everything."? Well, it's not! But it IS important when writing. As you go along, think about what your character looks like. What's thier hair color? What kind of body type do they have. What's thier eye color. I'll admit i'm not a big fan of the "Hi. My name is _____ I have brown hair and blue eyes." What I do is describe the characters subtly. Like if one character describes sees another character, they say something about thier appearence. For example.
"Hi, Roni!" Roni turned to see Blaze running down the track to catch up to her, her bright red hair flying behind her as she ran."
It's also a good idea to think of tattoos, scars, or birthmarks that might become more significant to the story at this time.
Personality!
I'll also admit i'm not a big fan of stereotyping. But it never hurts to think of what your character will fall under. Are they preppy or do they fall into the emo or gothic crowd. It's important for a character to have thier own personality. When faced with a situation, what would this character do? What would that other character do? Take this for example;
A character in my story named Bane is very sarcastic. He becomes friends with two of my other characters, Claire and Roni. Roni is a very passive and kind person, who overlooks his sarcasm. But he and Claire bicker constantly.
Flaws and Strenghts!
No character can be perfect! No matter how flawless they may seem, they always need something about them that holds them back. It could be a physical or emotional flaw. Are they self consious about a scar? Do they go through depression?
They also need strengh. Are they a powerful werewolf fighter or do they get straight A's? Often, thier strenth comes from thier flaw, by overcoming thier flaws.
The Little Things!
Another thing you should think about are little things about your character. What do they want to be when they grow up? What is thier job? What after-school activities are they involved in. What's thier favorite color? Stuff like that.
Appearence!
You know the old saying, "Appearence is everything."? Well, it's not! But it IS important when writing. As you go along, think about what your character looks like. What's thier hair color? What kind of body type do they have. What's thier eye color. I'll admit i'm not a big fan of the "Hi. My name is _____ I have brown hair and blue eyes." What I do is describe the characters subtly. Like if one character describes sees another character, they say something about thier appearence. For example.
"Hi, Roni!" Roni turned to see Blaze running down the track to catch up to her, her bright red hair flying behind her as she ran."
It's also a good idea to think of tattoos, scars, or birthmarks that might become more significant to the story at this time.
Personality!
I'll also admit i'm not a big fan of stereotyping. But it never hurts to think of what your character will fall under. Are they preppy or do they fall into the emo or gothic crowd. It's important for a character to have thier own personality. When faced with a situation, what would this character do? What would that other character do? Take this for example;
A character in my story named Bane is very sarcastic. He becomes friends with two of my other characters, Claire and Roni. Roni is a very passive and kind person, who overlooks his sarcasm. But he and Claire bicker constantly.
Flaws and Strenghts!
No character can be perfect! No matter how flawless they may seem, they always need something about them that holds them back. It could be a physical or emotional flaw. Are they self consious about a scar? Do they go through depression?
They also need strengh. Are they a powerful werewolf fighter or do they get straight A's? Often, thier strenth comes from thier flaw, by overcoming thier flaws.
The Little Things!
Another thing you should think about are little things about your character. What do they want to be when they grow up? What is thier job? What after-school activities are they involved in. What's thier favorite color? Stuff like that.
I told someone once,
"You are alone".
The person refused to agree,
"Why?",
"What for?",
"Why should i be told I'm alone"
Those were the words most probably flowing through the fellas mind at the time,
Think of it,
Stop,
Take a deep breath,
Think again,
Who were you with the last second?,
You, yourself and you,right?,
Look around you,
Are you sure this is where you want to be?,
I look,
Right now,
And,you know what I see?,
No one.
Nada Nada person,
Well that's my own language, forget it.
There's no one there,
But I do what I do best,
Suffer in silence.
"You are alone".
The person refused to agree,
"Why?",
"What for?",
"Why should i be told I'm alone"
Those were the words most probably flowing through the fellas mind at the time,
Think of it,
Stop,
Take a deep breath,
Think again,
Who were you with the last second?,
You, yourself and you,right?,
Look around you,
Are you sure this is where you want to be?,
I look,
Right now,
And,you know what I see?,
No one.
Nada Nada person,
Well that's my own language, forget it.
There's no one there,
But I do what I do best,
Suffer in silence.
Syayuki Kimihiro,is a normal Japaneses high school girl trying to find her place and make friends,but when she was 5 she was taken from her home,she has many nightmares about this event even after 11 years,These nightmares consist of demons monsters and gargoyles.Her family says that it's normal sines she was found unconscious with no memories of this horrible event,now she has episodes where she has excruciating chest pain till she falls unconscious.Her mother being a doctor was able to make a vaccine for her but it only works for one day.Suddenly four new students appear making her episodes and nightmares worse.As if that's not bad enough now there are strange marks on her left wrist that hurt like hell.Do these new students have something to do with it and why is the leader constantly flirting with her?
Feel like falling,
but sure to stand fast.
Feel like letting go,
but afraid of the rash,
Feel like giving up,
but afraid to sleep,
Want to jump,
but afraid to of falling off way to deep.
Sometimes life takes me in weird directions,
but knowing me, its all imperfections.
Sometimes emotions cloud every single thought,
and knowing my actions, I’m here to rot.
Forever will my mistakes continue to haunt me,
standing here, I now see.
What if things could be different next time?
Would it then, take a lifetime?
but sure to stand fast.
Feel like letting go,
but afraid of the rash,
Feel like giving up,
but afraid to sleep,
Want to jump,
but afraid to of falling off way to deep.
Sometimes life takes me in weird directions,
but knowing me, its all imperfections.
Sometimes emotions cloud every single thought,
and knowing my actions, I’m here to rot.
Forever will my mistakes continue to haunt me,
standing here, I now see.
What if things could be different next time?
Would it then, take a lifetime?
Izzy POV
It was about 12:01. I was going out to howl at the moon. When i walked outside, i saw a note. Iread it aloud.
Meet me in the woods at midnight.
love,
Your secret admirer
me:Wow,i have a secret admirer. maybe its owen. No wait, cody! no no, JUSTIN!!! or trent. What about Geoff?
I wondered all the way there. then, i tripped on a leg.
me:AHHH!
duncan: hey there babe.
izzy: what? oh, hi duncan. now, whos the secre admirer?
duncan: your looking at him.
me*laughs*okay, okay. you got me. now, who is it?
duncan:me.
me:oh, really?duncan: uhu!
3rd person
izzy: oh, okay then are you sure?
duncan; yes babe.
izzy: okay then
duncan: so,
izzy: you wanna make out.
duncan:okay
*2 hours later*
*2 more hours alter*
izzy: okay well that was fun
duncan: yeah, uh, so, see you later.
izzy:okay
duncan: yeah.cool. okay then, bye!
izzy: bye.
*15 min later*
both: I LOVE U! *start making out*
It was about 12:01. I was going out to howl at the moon. When i walked outside, i saw a note. Iread it aloud.
Meet me in the woods at midnight.
love,
Your secret admirer
me:Wow,i have a secret admirer. maybe its owen. No wait, cody! no no, JUSTIN!!! or trent. What about Geoff?
I wondered all the way there. then, i tripped on a leg.
me:AHHH!
duncan: hey there babe.
izzy: what? oh, hi duncan. now, whos the secre admirer?
duncan: your looking at him.
me*laughs*okay, okay. you got me. now, who is it?
duncan:me.
me:oh, really?duncan: uhu!
3rd person
izzy: oh, okay then are you sure?
duncan; yes babe.
izzy: okay then
duncan: so,
izzy: you wanna make out.
duncan:okay
*2 hours later*
*2 more hours alter*
izzy: okay well that was fun
duncan: yeah, uh, so, see you later.
izzy:okay
duncan: yeah.cool. okay then, bye!
izzy: bye.
*15 min later*
both: I LOVE U! *start making out*