Writers can really bring characters to life by trying out different voices. Here are some simple ways I’ve found helpful:
Word Choice: The words a character uses can tell us a lot about them. A character who is formal and serious might use fancy words. On the other hand, a more relaxed character might use slang or casual phrases.
Sentence Structure: Changing how sentences are built can change the mood. Short and choppy sentences can show a character is nervous or urgent. Longer, flowing sentences can make a character seem calm or thoughtful.
Point of View: Writing from different perspectives can change how we feel about the story. A first-person point of view lets us see a character's inner thoughts. A third-person point of view can keep things more distant.
Conversation: Realistic conversations show who a character is. Pay attention to how people talk in real life, and add in special ways of speaking or quirks that make your characters unique.
Feelings: Use voice to show a character's emotions. How they express happiness, sadness, or anger can make them more relatable.
Trying out these methods can make your characters feel real and alive!
Writers can really bring characters to life by trying out different voices. Here are some simple ways I’ve found helpful:
Word Choice: The words a character uses can tell us a lot about them. A character who is formal and serious might use fancy words. On the other hand, a more relaxed character might use slang or casual phrases.
Sentence Structure: Changing how sentences are built can change the mood. Short and choppy sentences can show a character is nervous or urgent. Longer, flowing sentences can make a character seem calm or thoughtful.
Point of View: Writing from different perspectives can change how we feel about the story. A first-person point of view lets us see a character's inner thoughts. A third-person point of view can keep things more distant.
Conversation: Realistic conversations show who a character is. Pay attention to how people talk in real life, and add in special ways of speaking or quirks that make your characters unique.
Feelings: Use voice to show a character's emotions. How they express happiness, sadness, or anger can make them more relatable.
Trying out these methods can make your characters feel real and alive!