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There's an infinite number of animals to choose from, and you can combine them just like elements. Think about every trait you might associate with that animal (based on both appearance and behaviour). Don't research too much though. You should be able to find all the info you need on Wikipedia. Will Eisner also suggested in his books that you can even base character designs on animals.
Giraffe:
Good:
- curious
- helpful
- careful
- funny
Bad:
- foolish
- clumsy
- forgetful
- timid
Snake:
Good:
- clever
- brave
- ambitious
Bad:
- cunning
- devious
- cruel
Giraffe:
Good:
- curious
- helpful
- careful
- funny
Bad:
- foolish
- clumsy
- forgetful
- timid
Snake:
Good:
- clever
- brave
- ambitious
Bad:
- cunning
- devious
- cruel
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7 Tips for Introducing Your Characters
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
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.:Creating A Country:.
• When diving into worldbuilding or even just simply the natural expanse of your story concept, you want to eventually solidify the ground your characters are standing on and create an atmosphere for the air of the plot. Whether it’s a country or sub-realm of a larger plane of existence, you’ll want to carve out the vision of it bit by bit, not only to keep your readers intrigued, but also to answer questions that may come up in the future development of your story. Hopefully my worldbuilding guide below will be applicable to whatever genre you’re going for—fantasy, scifi, dystopian, paranormal, supernatural, ste
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Species Design Guide
DESCRIBE THE ENVIRONMENT
What is the weather like?
Is it mountainous, more like a plain? Describe the landscape and be as detailed as possible.
What is it rich in? And lacking in?
Anything else you want to add?
SURVIVAL
How do they get water? How often and how much of it do they need? This has to do with evolution of the species. (if your species does not require water to survive, explain)
What is their food source? How do they gather, harvest, or hunt it? Establishing their diet is important in shaping their lifestyle, so be thoughtful with your response.
Are they nesters, building a home in a permanent place, or are they noma
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This is a short continuation of the elements for characters one - [link]
Even more character combos by using animals.Of course I couldn't list every animal in existence (and not to mention some animals could be pretty much described with an element). So there's only a couple of examples there. I have yet to try combining animals with elements, and doing that will hopefully bring forth infinite and unique character personalities. No more cliches.
Even more character combos by using animals.Of course I couldn't list every animal in existence (and not to mention some animals could be pretty much described with an element). So there's only a couple of examples there. I have yet to try combining animals with elements, and doing that will hopefully bring forth infinite and unique character personalities. No more cliches.
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