20 Things about My Main Character…
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So, something I have trouble with in my writing is portraying the traits and actions of my main character… like I see her in my mind, so I have a lot of trouble putting her on paper… I have to go back and write more about her after the fact.
I read the other day about someone who said to put twenty character traits your main character has on paper… so here’s my list… AND I learned some really cool things about her. She likes Red Vines? I had no idea… I mean she eats them all the time, but I didn’t realize this!
Next time I write a book, I will do my character seets first!
Amy See:
- Scratches her head
- Loves to make prank calls
- Constantly checks her email on her phone
- Eats Red Vines when she’s nervous
- Calls her mom every day
- Is stubborn about being comfortable (comfy clothes, comfy digs, etc.)
- Doesn’t spend a lot of time getting ready
- Is overprotective of her little brother
- Can overlook her jealousy and still love the people she’s jealous of
- Cries
- Gets her way
- Admires her mother and tries to emulate her good qualities
- Has money, but isn’t spoiled about it
- Is an insatiable flirt
- Talks to herself in her head all the time
- Is afraid of heights
- Has the favorite color pink
- Is forgetful
- Gets goofy when she’s drunk
- Loves to sleep
That is a really cool exercise. I might have to try that next time I start a new project!
I love this list. I’ve not done this with my main character and now I am going to sit down and do it – THANKS!! You know I wish you all the best with your book – I DO! I can’t wait to hear that you’ve found an agent/publisher and you finally see your dream come true. I hope I’m right behind you fullfilling mine!
Take care – Kellan
So cool, I am so not a writer, so to me it’s so weird how the character tells you these things. It’s so interesting though.
Ok, so you’re on your 2nd book. Is the first one published? Whats it about?
I find the process of writing fascinating. I have long aspired to write and still dream of taking classes. I really respect your sharing with us your learning process as you write. Can’t wait to see where you lead Amy, and she leads you… and her readers. 🙂
i think that amy is just a “SUPPER-SPOILD-BRAT”(that’s what i call people like…”THAT”!!! oh! and can you tell amy for me that i think she needs to get a life!!! 🙂 ivy
Here’s hoping that Amy breaks that stereotype and shows the world she’s more than that!