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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?

2. How old is he?

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.

9. What color are his eyes?

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?

11. What are his chief tension centers?

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?



Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?

2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?



Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?

4. What kind of education has the character had?

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?

6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?

7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?

10. Which is his default: fight or flight?

11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?

13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?

14. What does he fear?

15. What are his hopes or aspirations?

16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?



Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?

6. Does he have other close friends?

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?

10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?

15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?



Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?



Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?

3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?

5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?

7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?



Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

1. Color?
2. Smell?
3. Time of day?
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?
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posted by deedragongirl
I love this photo.
I love this photo.
Hi guys, since I love to write, here are the topics that I love to write.

Travel Log

After watching a few videos of Rick Steve on Youtube, I was very inspired by him to be a travel log since I love travelling, especially to Europe, more parts of the US and both South and Central America.

Movie & Musical Review

I love to write about movies and musicals that I had seen, so whenever the latter is adapted into the former. I would also compare them if I had seen a musical before, however spoiler alerts ahead!

Book & Movie Review

Although I had done this a couple of times on Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, I hope to do more of this!

Enjoy Writing!

Whenever I write, I tried to improve myself and on my writing skills. It also became a hobby that I really enjoy!
How I wish!
How I wish!
posted by vanelandsisters
I'm four years old
It's cold now
I've got
A new wool coat on
I head the other kids yell and I just stare at them
Because they all have friends
They go sledding down the hill and I'm not with anyone
Not a parent anywhere near me
I look around and realize
I don't got no sledding buddies

I don't know why
I'm sledding here alone
But I'm still hoping
That I'll someday have a sibling
Don't know if my mom is still out there
But I know that I'll someday have the best day
With who
-Ever you are

I'm eight now and find out that my friends
Actually don't like me
I come home miserable then I see little old you
And immediately...
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posted by ttmrktmnrfn0830
Sixteen per minute.
Over twenty thousand per day.
Blink.

Your eyes are dry.
Blink.
It quenches their thirst for more to see.

You see a bright light.
Blink.
Your eyesight is too precious to be invaded by floating purple clouds.

You see a horrifying scene.
Blink.
Your mind's eye can fill you with pleasant thoughts to overcome it.

You hear a loud sound.
Blink.
The startling moment will make you involuntarily jump.

You get hurt.
Blink.
With all the wincing, it's just natural.

There's dirt in your eyes.
Blink.
The irritation will block from seeing more new things.

You're tired.
Blink.
Your eyes recharge in just a split second.

You're going blind.
Blink.
Hold in the last image.
just chapter 2 and beginning of Chapter 3...please coment on how you like it. thank you

Chapter 2

The guard shoved the key into the lock and opened the door. The room was dimly lit and my eyes had a hard time adjusting. Once they pushed me in, the door behind me slammed. Great alone with a bad light candle. But that's when I heard the whimper. I whirled, expecting to find a dog or something like that, but instead a boy with shaggy black hair sat in the corner. I stared at him until he glanced up. His eyes were a gentle brown; his features were soft unlike Griffins. The boy smiled. He still had...
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posted by BellaSwan636
Serena

I'd slept for most of the flight.

Rion was there to meet me, like he promised.

He'd hugged me, told me it would be fine, that I'd be fine.

**************************************************

I took on the job of his personal assisstant, and I made a point to remember everything, from the way he liked his coffee to the way his desk needed re-organizing every few days.

I was a VERY dedicated assisstant.

He helped me with everything; he stood behind me silently as I endured my first morning sickness, and when I went into labour, which was five hours ago he dropped everything to be there for...
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added by melikhan
Okay, so I'm writing a book on www.FanFiction.net, and it's about the Sookie Stackhouse Novels by Charlaine Harris, its a fan fiction, so I dont want to make publicity out of it, I just want ppl to read it, and tell me what they think!
So, if you have time on your hands, and you wanna read what I wrote (which has vampires and werewolves, and shapeshifters, witches, etc. (like in the actual series)) then follow this link, and tell me what you think in comment if you have a fan fiction account, if not tell me what you think down below this! Please do so, I really wanna know if its good or not...thanks for reading this and hopefully u follow the link!

LINK:
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posted by hgfan5602
I am a broken-winged eagle
Who cannot fly
Because I have set no goal for myself.
Other people laugh and scoff at me,
And I know that I must quickly find something
To hope for.

Everyday I think,
"What's the use? Nothing is my talent. Give up."
People think I am nothing but stupid,
But I can see that light within myself.
I have not yet soared.
I have not yet found my dream.

One day, I find something unique to dream for.
Writing.
Something that can take me to faraway places
Anywhere, beyond this universe.
And now I can soar.
Far, far, faraway

Where no one can catch me.
Where no one can disturb me.
Where I can be free.
Where I will no longer be
A broken-winged eagle.
posted by EmoKidSteven
how can you look
straight into my eyes,
and see none of the pain
reflect from my glossy stare?
how can you spit lies
right to my face,
and feel none of the regret
from the shame?
how can you kiss me
so harsh and coldly,
and not understand
that your hurting us both?
i dont know what your doing,
or even why,anymore.
i dont see how you can break
such an innocent heart,
and keep smiling
that beautifully irritating smile.
i dont see how you could do this
to anyone who let you in so much,
and just shove them from your mind.
when i get close,
you move further away.
when i smile,
yours fades.
when i laugh,
you become silent.
and when im gone,
youre at your happiest.
i dont see why i keep trying.
nothing i do is ever good enough.
and honestly,
you really just dont care.
thats how you can do
all the horrible things you do.
all because
you just dont give a shit.
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