Thoughts on “Creating a Character Bio Sheet”
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Thoughts on “Creating a Character Bio Sheet”
Character bio sheets are not only a simple way to create characters, they are a great way to keep track of the characters you develop. When you write a longer work, such as a novel or screenplay, it is easy to forget minor character details. If you aren’t careful, the blue eyes you described on page five can turn to brown eyes by the end of page eighty.
Using a character bio sheet, you can record all of the essential details for your characters and keep them in a single place so that you can check those details whenever necessary. As your story progresses and your characters continue to evolve, you can use bio sheets to keep track of any changes you have made to your characters. If you keep track of all your details on the bio sheet, your editing process will go much more smoothly.
When you fill out a bio sheet initially, don’t feel as if you have to include a detail for every category. There are many things you will need to discover as your story progresses. On your first pass, record all of the details you are comfortable with and leave the rest. Feel free to add your own categories. This list has details that I find useful. You may have different needs or ideas.
Character Name
Nickname / Alias
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Residence
General Appearance
Height
Weight
Measurements
Clothing Sizes
Clothing Choices
Hair Color
Hair Length
Eye Color
Handedness
Jewelry
Tattoos / Marks
Role in the Story
Key Relationships
Education
Work History
Skills
Phobias / Fears
Bad Habits / Vices
Quirks
Best Qualities
Worst Qualities
Key Childhood Experiences
Key Teenage Experiences
Key Adult Experiences
Sexual Background
Favorites (food, clothing, art, music, TV show, movie, book)
Goals and Motivations
Morality / Ethics
Style of Speech
Words/Slang/Jargon
Additional Information
Character Name
Nickname / Alias
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Residence
General Appearance
Height
Weight
Measurements
Clothing Sizes
Clothing Choices
Hair Color
Hair Length
Eye Color
Handedness
Jewelry
Tattoos / Marks
Role in the Story
Key Relationships
Education
Work History
Skills
Phobias / Fears
Bad Habits / Vices
Quirks
Best Qualities
Worst Qualities
Key Childhood Experiences
Key Teenage Experiences
Key Adult Experiences
Sexual Background
Favorites (food, clothing, art, music, TV show, movie, book)
Goals and Motivations
Morality / Ethics
Style of Speech
Words/Slang/Jargon
Additional Information
Written by: John Hewitt
Using a character bio sheet, you can record all of the essential details for your characters and keep them in a single place so that you can check those details whenever necessary. As your story progresses and your characters continue to evolve, you can use bio sheets to keep track of any changes you have made to your characters. If you keep track of all your details on the bio sheet, your editing process will go much more smoothly.
When you fill out a bio sheet initially, don’t feel as if you have to include a detail for every category. There are many things you will need to discover as your story progresses. On your first pass, record all of the details you are comfortable with and leave the rest. Feel free to add your own categories. This list has details that I find useful. You may have different needs or ideas.
Character Name
Nickname / Alias
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Residence
General Appearance
Height
Weight
Measurements
Clothing Sizes
Clothing Choices
Hair Color
Hair Length
Eye Color
Handedness
Jewelry
Tattoos / Marks
Role in the Story
Key Relationships
Education
Work History
Skills
Phobias / Fears
Bad Habits / Vices
Quirks
Best Qualities
Worst Qualities
Key Childhood Experiences
Key Teenage Experiences
Key Adult Experiences
Sexual Background
Favorites (food, clothing, art, music, TV show, movie, book)
Goals and Motivations
Morality / Ethics
Style of Speech
Words/Slang/Jargon
Additional Information
Character Name
Nickname / Alias
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Residence
General Appearance
Height
Weight
Measurements
Clothing Sizes
Clothing Choices
Hair Color
Hair Length
Eye Color
Handedness
Jewelry
Tattoos / Marks
Role in the Story
Key Relationships
Education
Work History
Skills
Phobias / Fears
Bad Habits / Vices
Quirks
Best Qualities
Worst Qualities
Key Childhood Experiences
Key Teenage Experiences
Key Adult Experiences
Sexual Background
Favorites (food, clothing, art, music, TV show, movie, book)
Goals and Motivations
Morality / Ethics
Style of Speech
Words/Slang/Jargon
Additional Information
Written by: John Hewitt
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