Personalities
We’ve
probably all heard the comment, “He’s a real character!” But what does that
really mean? Not
necessarily a compliment, but it shows that the individual behaves in a
different way than is normal by society’s standards.
As a
writer, we’re supposed to create characters that are a notch above the
different personality types studied. It can be a daunting task to create
characters that are a bit off the map. One way I find helpful is to watch
a movie and see how a character changes throughout the storyline. Take notes as
you watch body language, behavior and voice variations depending on the moods
portrayed. Sounds easy enough, but it takes time to hone the skill of having
varied and diverse characters in a story.
When in doubt, have dessert.
Happy
writing!
