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Creating Your Character’s Backstory

Many writers like to do a character profile before they write the story. You can also create one as you go along. It’s handy to keep track of small details like hair and eye color, relationship to other characters, etc. But it can also help establish a backstory—the character(s) personality, motivation, quirks, philosophies, and why he/she might act a certain way when confronted with an obstacle. Along with the name, age, and birthplace, here are some characteristics you might want to think about: · Physical description (any scars, a limp, etc?) · Family background: (financial & social status, get along w/parents etc.?) · Occupation: · Hobbies: · Marital Status/children/pets? · Moral standards: · Extrovert or introvert? · Taste in music, books, food: · Character traits (strongest and weakest): · Philosophy of life: And digging a little deeper to help with your plotline: · Wha...