How to Create a Character Sheet for Your Story

Last Updated: July 27, 2020

If you are creating a character for your book or short story, you may want to make a character sheet or bio for them to help move the character's development along.

Steps

1
Get a blank piece of paper or notebook and think about the character. What does he/she look like?
2
Start by writing down basic information about the character. This should include things like their name, gender, age, personality, and appearance.

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3
Now get into some more details. Add family, friends, pets, and hobbies. If they go to school, add favorite and least favorite subjects, teachers, etc.
4
To go with the story, add what their challenge is or their part in the book.
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Now for the best part. Flesh out your character by giving them likes, dislikes, pet peeves, favorite music, anything you can think of!
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Don't be afraid to add too much. You never know when you might need something on the paper.