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~Something’s Missing~ • NOTE: This is a generally speaking list, again, directed at the major characters of stories/books/movies/television of the modern times. I know there exist characters with these traits; I just think they are rare and should be brought more to attention if you're looking to expand your character diversity and add realism. • Humility: This is the big one that I think a lot of characters are missing. Lots of the mains I see today don't even have a shred of this or if they do it’s forced into them. How about writing a person who’s naturally humble? These people are amazing. They don’t

7 Tips for Introducing Your Characters Anybody Can Write a Novel   Chapter 5 “Choosing and Designing Characters” – Section 3 “Introductions” With Links to Supplementary Material When a reader first picks up a book, they create an instant connection with the author of the story—formed through a required level of trust just so that the two of you can immerse yourselves in the world you have created. The writer and the reader are, at that point, friends or pleasant acquaintances; and at that moment of relationship and immersion into the realm of story, the characters become just as real as the reader/write

How do they react to… ---Someone in danger who isn’t hurt yet ---Someone in pain/injured ---School work load ---Loss of a friend ---Death of a family member ---New kids in school ---Being the new kid ---Being picked on ---Being praised/complimented ---Unintentional physical contact ---People who talk in excess ---Being at a club ---Getting in trouble at school ---Getting roasted by a friend ---Types of humor besides their own ---People of the opposite personality type ---Mainstream type people ---Memes and internet humor ---People who are needlessly lazy ---Being pulled into a fight ---Really early mornings ---Having to be a media

If you’re dabbling in the genres of supernatural, paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, and horror, you’re probably going to want to make at least one of your own species eventually. And that’s why I made this short and concise form for you to fill out! This form is free to use but only for those who give credit to me. Species name: Outward distinguishable feature of species: Any notable habits/tendencies: Any enhanced or extra powers or abilities: Describe how they discover, train, and harness their abilities: Various strengths and skills of the species overall: Various weaknesses and detriments of the species overall: An

Likeability • RELATIVE: People are attracted to different characters. Not necessarily as in the “Wow he’s hot” kind of way but they feel drawn to different aspects of a character for personal reasons. It’s all relative. Unfortunately there is very rarely a character that everybody, including nonconformists like me, seem to love. So in this guide I’m going to address the main aspects of a character to add likeability too. • REALISM: Generally speaking, people like realistic things. Even in a fantasy world. To appeal to these people, make sure you have your characters acting and reacting the way that

YOUR Style • Figure out how you draw first. By this I mean, pay detailed attention to what things you gravitate to when drawing. Like, do you have a tendency to draw very detailed eyes? Do you like to draw round small bodies? That kind of stuff. Keep track of what you are good at and what you need to work on. Your strengths and weaknesses as an artist are what you need to be aware of because they are things that only you will truly know unless you tell the world. For example if you draw very detailed heads but struggle with the rest of the body, maybe a type of cartoon style is best for you and not anime. • What’s your pre