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A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by LITEonline: 6:51pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
LITE Character Chart A character chart is the writing tool that helps writers know their ways around the characters of their story. This character chart is very useful, especially, for protagonist. Usefulness of Character chart Connection: It helps writer get connected to their protagonists, antagonists and all character of their story. J.K Rowling knew so much about Harry Potter before she wrote it that she wrote seven books about him. Twist: It helps you to know the turn and twist you would give your character. Length: It effectively helps elongate the story. For example, in the book Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, you would discover that, when Kambili’s sullen demeanour was discussed many pages were used just to make people see how she behaves. It prevents sloppiness: I.e. you already have the information of your character at hand and do not would make little or no mistake. How will you feel after finishing a story about a boy who just lost his mother and you discovered you have told us in the story that he was an orphan. It reduces misinformation: It helps you prevent misinformation. There are some vital information, which if missed at a certain point would reduce the quality of the story you are writing. How to Use This Character Chart You can decide not to use all the options in it It would be good use it before starting your story. It is always good to have a plot before starting (so we recommend you get our book of Story Prompt). It is good that you do not cram all the information into one part of the story. Let them stay scattered. Try make other characters reveal the real character in your character i.e their weakness and strength; don’t tell it. Categories General Features Physical appearance Speech and Language or Communicating Gestures Everyday Behaviour/ Habits The past Family or Origin Relationship with others Mental Attitude/ Personal Belief Likes and Favourites. Our Next Update will see us reveal things in the general features of a character. let us know how eager you are to start using this Character Chart. |
Re: A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by LITEonline: 9:39pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
General Information Name Real name………. Other name Special name: If he/ she has, why? Who calls him or her that name? Nickname: IF there is any what is its origin. Does he/ she love that name.? Dates Date of birth. Time ( if it is significant) Which celebrity was born that same day How was the weather that day Any major event that happen that day Place of birth. Name: Address. Reason for being born in that place Any exceptional thing about the hospital Ethnic Background Name of Ethnic Does he/she like to be associated? Reason for your answer. Religion Type of religion Degree of practice: Devoted or Once in a while or Warm towards such religion Current Address Does he or she rent the place or own it Briefly describe the home Does he or she live with anyone Describe the area Is this his/ her ideal home If not, what does his/her ideal home look like? Home How is the decoration? Expensive or inexpensive How is the room? Well planned or ill-planned Comfortable or not. How neat is it? When someone walks in, what is his/her impression? Pets Do they have pet? If No, why If Yes, what kind? How many? Names How important are they? How well are they treated? Occupation Current occupation Any other source of income Time spent in his current place of work. The location of the place of work Job title Job satisfaction- Happy, Discontent, Ambitious etc. Income level Education Cars he/she own Sexuality--- Straight or Gay or Bisexual or Asexual or Unsure Marital status Single, in a relationship, or Married. If Married or in a relationship, with whom? For how long. List of any significant previous romantic partners What does the character call current spouse/partner i.e. pet name, nicknames etc. How did they meet? Offspring Any child(ren) If No, why. If yes, what are their names, age Were they mothered or fathered by another person? What is the name of their father or mother? Describe relationship with each child( if any) What do they smell like? DO they wear their scent i.e. perfumes Do they have a natural scent? How would your character had look like some years earlier Expect Physical Appearance in our next update. Let us know how we have been of help to you. For more visit https://litehelp./2015/07/10/general-feature-of-your-characters/ |
Re: A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by Divepen1(m): 10:57pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
marking presence here. |
Re: A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by Divepen1(m): 9:12pm On Aug 07, 2015 |
Physical Appearance. The Audience want to imagine what the person look like. They do not want to just deal with an abstract protagonist. They want someone they can identify with and that is why this book will be giving you help on how to create the character that soothes your imagination. Height Weight Body Type Curvy Slim Thin Slender trim Athletic Curvy Overweight Muscular Skinny Well-built Well-developed Burly Puny Undernourished Diamond Frail Scrawny Robust Stout Inverted triangle Hour glasses Triangle Rectangle Apple Oval Eyes Eye colour Does he/she uses glasses? Does he/she uses contact? Does he/she uses hearing aid? Skin Skin tone Pale Ruddy Ivory Tan Olive Brown Black Flushed Reddish Brunette Chocolate Auburn Any Prominent Features Freckles Scars Tattoos Spots Tribal mark Any other mark Moles Patches Specks Blotches Face Shape Round Oval Hubby Thin Long square Heart-shaped Type of Nose The Snub The Greek Nose Aquiline Broad Nose Celestial Nose Hooked Nose Wavy Nose Flat Nose Lips Thick lips Thin lips Unequal lips Smooth lips Sexy lips Oomph lips/Dry lips Shape of Lips Full lips Round lips Shapeless lips Wide lips Uneven lips Bow-shape Downward turned lips Eyes Deepest Moon lid Hooded eyes Protruding eyes Upturned eyes Downturned eyes Which famous person do he/she look like. General Health Good Poor Fair B. Any Chronic health problem c. Any current health problems? https://litehelp./2015/08/07/character-chart-physical-appearance/ |
Re: A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by Akposb(m): 11:49pm On Aug 07, 2015 |
Revealing piece. |
Re: A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by Divepen1(m): 6:03am On Aug 08, 2015 |
Akposb:Thanks |
Re: A Thread on Character Chart And How To Use it by Kitme(f): 9:20am On Aug 08, 2015 |
Good...please continue, it's informative. |
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