I find that, when writing bios, it’s really helpful to look at a list or a chart like the one above. Picking two or three traits from each chart and building a character based around them will give you a really interesting bio, because they will serve as a reminder that characters need depth and dimension.
Independent and clever.
VS.
Independent, clever, pretentious, and stubborn.
The first combination doesn’t come with any flaws, whereas the second will provide a more dynamic character.
HEY GUYS, this showed up on my dash this morning, and I thought it would be helpful if any of you are writing characters and don’t want them to come out as picture-perfect Mary Sues! :)
One thing I’d like to add, though, is that you should make sure the character traits don’t conflict in an oxymoronic way…. for example: Ambitious and lazy, or patient and impulsive. WAT. (Believe it or not, I HAVE seen it happen before! Don’t do it!!)
WhoCrafts is proud to present our second biannual giveaway! We’ve got a load of great prizes for you, once again donated by some very talented Whovians:
- TARDIS shot glass from Emily (etsy / facebook)
- Dalek hat from Noli (etsy / tumblr)
- Steampunk TARDIS necklace from Fallon (etsy)
- 10th and 11th Doctor badges from Olivia (etsy)
- (3) TARDIS hat & scarf crochet patterns from Lorna (etsy / website)
- Bannakaffalatta mini-book keychain/magnet from Erin (etsy / facebook)
- Tenth Doctor plush from Juliana (etsy / tumblr)
- (2 pair) Bowtie earrings from Squeeka (etsy / facebook)
- TARDIS necklace from Lisa (etsy)
- (3) Mini Ood plushies from Lu (tumblr)
- Paper snowflakes (more photos) from Lu (tumblr)
- (3) Cross-stitched ornaments and keychain from Cait (etsy / tumblr)
- Plastic canvas cross-stitched TARDIS from Erin
- Adipose plush made by me (pattern)
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