Advice/Help Creativity problems...

[-Random_Person-]

Due to a big hit of writers block, I'm having trouble making characters that seems well-made, creative, etc. So what do you guys/gals/NB pals do to get inspiration/the creativity to make a decent character?

(Talking abt Text Rps, I'm good abt making DND characters, but text based is my weakpoint)

 

[Jet]

Just start writing the character and see where it goes from there, instead of planning them out from the beginning. I build my characters around a few key central points, like a general foundation to build upon, and then expand them over time. You can develop backstory and add likes and dislikes, and other small features from there. It's a very natural process like getting to know someone in real life, except you're writing them.

Ideas need time to mature, characters are no different, so I like this method.

Also, don't concern yourself with uniqueness. It's not that relevant. The #1 priority is entertainment value for the reader, followed by several other metrics. Uniqueness can be cool and enhance certain stories, but in many cases, it's used as a crutch by poor writers.

 

[-Random_Person-]

Thank you for the advice!