A Character's Cultural Background and Lifestyle: Creating a History for Fictional Characters
By: Arthur Gulumian
Characterisation and the Zodiac - Aquarius: Using Astrology to Develop Characters
By: Jo Lamb-White
Characterisation and the Zodiac – Libra: Using Astrology to Develop Characters
By: Jo Lamb-White
Characterisation and the Zodiac: Developing Characters Using Star Signs
By: Jo Lamb-White
A Character's Voice and Attitude: Developing a Tone and Personality for Fictional Characters
By: Arthur Gulumian
How to Name the Characters in a Novel: Take Time Choosing the Best Male and Female Character Names
By: 
Marg McAlister
Three Step Method of Character Development: Characterization Using Summary, Interview, and Analysis
By: Suzanne Pitner
Making Characters Memorable: A How-to Guide for Great Characterisation
By: Sarah Pearson
Creating Memorable Characters: How to Make Characters Come to Life
By: Rebecca Lake
Build a Really Useful Character Bio: What Hannibal Lecter Can Teach Writers About Character Analysis
By: Marg McAlister
Writing Dialogue for Fictional Characters: Speaking for the Characters
By: Debby Mayne
Add Depth to Stories by Interviewing Characters: How to Write a Book That Readers Can't Put Down
By: Marg McAlister
By: Kristina Bjoran
Write for Readers – Hooks That Work: Develop a Relationship Between the Reader and the Characters
By: Debby Mayne
By: Debby Mayne
By: Laura Steiner
How to Help Readers See Characters Clearly: Three Easy Strategies to Bring Story People to Life
By: Marg McAlister
Writing Exercises for Emerging Writers: How to Build Characters for Beginners
By: Eduardo Camacho
Choosing Names for Fictional Characters: Naming Characters is an Important Part of Fiction Writing
By: Debbie Roome
Creating Colourful Characters: Using Myers Briggs Profiles to Develope Characters
By: Jo Lamb-White
Developing Fictional Characters: Using Myers Briggs Profiles
By: Jo Lamb-White
How to develop Fictional Characters: Using Myers Briggs Profiles
By: Jo Lamb-White
Steps to Effective Character Development: Keys to Building Characters Readers Will Love
By: Cynthia Keenan
Fictional Character Development: Using Myers Briggs Profiles
By: Jo Lamb-White
By: Jo Lamb-White
By: Alice Luxton
Creating Characters When Writing Fiction: Using the Boss Archetype in a Novel or Story
By: Suzanne Pitner
Short Fiction Story Writers' Exercises: Creating an Interesting and Unique Character
By: Ian Ashland
By: Richard Freeland
By: Rachel Wills
By: Rachel Wills
By: Rachel Wills
Naming Characters in Fiction: Choosing Appropriate Names When Writing a Book
By: T. L. Cooper
The Basics of Introducing a Character: A Few Main Points for When a Character Steps on the Page
By: Camy Tang
Create a Relatable Character: Use Tips and Tricks to Create Character Empathy
By: Camy Tang
By: Rachel Wills
Creating Believable Villains, Creative Writing: Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Writing Tips
By: Nicholas Morine
The Professor Character Archetype: Logical Thinker, Introverted, Fact Checker and Know-It-All
By: Suzanne Pitner
How Dialogue Reveals Character: Fictional Conversations Show Personality
By: Bonnie Way
Creating Fictional Characters: A Writing Exercise for Character Development
By: Anne Greenawalt
How to Create Fictional Characters: The Five Parts of Characterization
By: Anne Greenawalt
Writing Exercises - Character: Questions to Help Develop a Character
By: Lesley Munnichs
Overcoming the Fear of Unoriginal Characters: Tips for Layering and Fine-Tuning Basic Characters
Make Great Character Names: Add Depth and Emotion by Naming Your Characters Carefully
By: Camy Tang
A Winning Antagonist: Tips for Creating and Writing About a Good Opposing Character
A Winning Protagonist: Tips for Creating and Writing About a Good Main Character
By: Nina Munteanu
Character Development in Fiction Writing: Personality of Characters is Crucial to Successful Writing
By: Janie Sullivan
The Nurturer Character Archetype: A Caring, Generous, and Self- Sacrificing Personality
By: Suzanne Pitner
Character Development 101: How to Develop a Believable Protagonist
By: Carrie Lewis
Increase Character Conflict: Make Characters and the Story More Interesting By Increasing Conflic
By: Camy Tang
The Swashbuckler Character Archetype: Fearless, Exciting, and Always Ready for Adventure
By: Suzanne Pitner
Knowing Your Characters: Some Tips for Getting Into Your Character’s Story
By: Camy Tang
How to Create a Character: Ideas For a Good Fictional Persona
Fix Unsympathetic Characters: How to Create Sympathetic Characters That Will Hook a Reader
By: Carrie Lewis
How to Create a Great Character: Use Tools to Help Create Interesting Characters
The Waif Character Archetype: Innocent, Naïve, and Always Needs Saving
By: Suzanne Pitner
Free Spirit Character Archetype: Upbeat, Eccentric, Creative, and Charming
By: Suzanne Pitner
Finding Inspiration for Characters: Secrets and Tips for Writers Starting to Create Characters
By: Janice Hally
The Librarian Character Archetype: Strongest Characteristic: Keeping Everything Organized
By: Suzanne Pitner
Tips on Major Character Revision: Revising Novel Structure Before Line Editing
By: Jennifer Jensen
The Warrior Character Archetype: The Protector and Savior of All That is Right
By: Suzanne Pitner
Guide to Creating a Strong Character Arc: Tips on How to Plan a Character’s Journey
By: Camy Tang
How to Create Hot Protagonists: Rules to Write Sympathetic Heroes and Heroines In The Romance Genre
By: Carrie Lewis
The Seductress Character Archetype: Sexuality is Power
By: Suzanne Pitner
By: Jennifer Jensen
The Story Crucible: The Factor that Keeps the Character in Trouble
By: Camy Tang
Character External Goals: Why Characters Need Super-Objectives for Their Story Arcs
By: Camy Tang
By: Nicholas Morine
Historical & Foreign Dialogue: More Tips on Using Dialects in Writing Fiction
By: Jennifer Jensen
The Bad Boy Character Archetype: Using the Misbehaving Male as the Hero or the Villain
By: Suzanne Pitner
Using Dialect in Fiction: Writing Dialogue in Character Voice
By: Jennifer Jensen
Deeper Character Motivation: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Character Development
By: Jennifer Jensen
Side Characters and Minor Characters: Developing Characters to Compliment your Hero and Villain
By: Vickie Britton
Greywalker's Harper Blaine: Kat Richardson Interview: She's Not A Man With Breasts
By: Lynne Jamneck
Creating the Perfect Villain: Making a Believable Bad Guy that Readers will Love to Hate
By: Vickie Britton
Creating Believable Characters: The Art of Breathing Life into a Story by Skilful Characterization
By: Debbie Roome
Creating a Believable Hero: Tips for Making a Likeable and Realistic Protagonist
By: Vickie Britton
Developing Memorable Characters: 45 Questions to Create Backstories
By: Anita Riggio
Naming Your Characters: How Important are Character Names in Fiction
By: Jason M. Tucker
Characters Need Unique Dialogue: Speech Patterns, Word Choices Make Each Character Sound Different
By: Jennifer Jensen
Let Characters Reveal Themselves: Freewriting Leads to a Character-Driven Story
By: Jennifer Jensen
Developing Character: How Your Characters Help Tell Your Story
By: Tamara Hanson
A Question of Character: Making A Strong First Impression With Each Of Your Characters
By: Alyx Dellamonica
All Characters Need a Back Story: Characters with Detailed Back Stories Write Their own Narratives
By: Adair Jones
Creating Memorable Villains: Four Steps to Creating Unforgettable Fictional Bad Guys
By: Alyx Dellamonica
Create Distinct Characters: Vary Personalities and Backgrounds for Interesting Fiction
By: Jennifer Jensen
Character Voice Writing Exercises: Develop Narrative Voice in Creative Writing
By: Jennifer Jensen
Naming Your Fictional Characters: Use a Character Sheet, Research, and Intuition to Name People
By: Sharon Hunt
Creating a Character Sheet: How to Create Credible Fictional Characters Using Questions, Answers
By: Sharon Hunt
Write Better Fictional Dialogue: More Realistic Words for Your Characters to Speak
By: Sharon Hunt
Fictional Dialogue Exercises: How to Improve Conversations Between Characters in Novel Writing
By: Sharon Hunt
Why Use Character Backstory: Gamers and Authors Should Know Their Characters' History
Portray People with Disabilities: Saint or Sinister?
By: Nan Hawthorne
Creating Characters That Live: Write Scenes to Get to Know the People in Your Story
By: Jennifer Jensen
Character Development in Fiction: Profile your Characters; Let them Drive the Story
By: Karen Lotter
Absurd Inspiration: Automatic Writing and More: Writing Exercises Taken From the Surrealists
By: Cat Rambo
Questions to ask When Character Building: Ten Quick Exercises for Novelists
By: Cat Rambo
