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Novelists' Exercise: Character Sketch

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Swap Coordinator:sabbysteg (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.98
Last day to signup/drop:July 12, 2014
Date items must be sent by:August 16, 2014
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I don't know about you, but for myself as a writer, I like to make character sketches before knowing what the character has to say, and what the story will be. I thought it might be fun to create a character sketch and send it to your partner. No real rules other than the sketch must be at least 1500 words; you may type or hand write.

If you feel so inspired that you write a story or a beginning, you may want to include that for your partner. Include on whether you want edits/feedback or not from your partner.

If you're really creative, you may want to write about how your character might interact with your partner's character, and send it back and forth for a continuing story! (Please indicate if you DO NOT want this done, but I would LOVE to have someone do this, or to be able to do this with my partner.)

I don't want to limit anyone, so a sketch can take whatever form you would like. If you're stuck, see below for possible things to include in your sketch, but this is not required, just a starting point.

Full Name: Nick Name(s): Gender: Age: Birthday/Year: Marital Status/Sexual Preference: Spouse: Hair: Eyes: Origin: Language(s): Height: Weight/Body Structure/Physical Faults: Physical/Mental Health: Race: Clothing: Parents/Guardians: Siblings: Friends/Allies: Enemies: Beliefs/Religion: Career/Past Careers: Dreams/Life Goals: Speech Patterns/Frequently Used Phrases: Hobbies: Likes: Loves: Dislikes: Loathes: Fears: Strengths: Weakness: Good Qualities: Bad Habits: Turn Ons: Turn Offs: Natural Talents: Temperament: Background:

Both Happiest and Saddest Moments:

What is this character's major goal?

Why is this goal so important to this character?

Are there any events in the character's past that affect the significance of this goal?

Describe your characters life till now, motivations, family situation, pet peeves--anything that comes to you:

What is the one thing in the world your character would do anything to avoid? Why? What has he already done to avoid this? What do you see him doing in the future to avoid it?

What is the one thing in the world your character would do anything in the world to have? Why? What has he already done to try to obtain it? What does he hope to try in the future?

Discussion

libertylithium 07/ 1/2014 #

Can I use the character from the novel I'm currently working on? :) I think this would help me to brainstorm for making the character better in the story ^.^

libertylithium 07/ 1/2014 #

Hmm I actually might make a new character :) sounds fun :)

sabbysteg 07/ 2/2014 #

@ Libertylithium, sure, why not! I just would be concerned someone would steal your idea, but if you're not worried about that, use whatever character you like!

rottifan4 07/ 7/2014 #

Darn it I don't qualify!!

libertylithium 07/ 8/2014 #

I'm still watching this at the moment. Im unsure if I will have the time and postage for this at this point. :( I will join if I can! :)

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