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I've seen a bunch of other writers ask questions on here so I figured I'd give it a shot. I need a muse. I would said I'm a pretty observant and open-minded, but when it comes to the characters in my story I can't find anyone to base it on because technically my characters don't exist. I can't base them off myself because I'm just not that complex of a person. And finding someone who I like to base my characters looks off of doesn't fit the attitude. Who can I talk to about this? How do I find my characters? And why do people have to be different? it's aggrivating! (that last one was sarcasm)... anyway does anyone know a way to help me find the character's for my story? Besides walking up to total strangers and asking if they'll be my muse because I think I'll just scare people that way.
-17/f/infrontofawornoutlaptop
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Well, when I write for me, I think about qualities as a base. How will this move my story along...
Usually I base characters off of people I know, my friends and family members, but I only take a little bit. For instance:
My best friend, Angelina, is really talkative, you can call her a bit preppy, so I take that quality into my character. Then I would find another trait from soemone I know and add that to the character to make it more dynamic.
I tend to pick up on people more and that is why it is easier. Just take the time be observant, even a person walking down the street can be your inspriation. Just wondering where they are going or the look on their face can spark something.
Plus, I also use myself, sometimes I wish that I could be like someone or have a certain trait so I think about that and combine them all into one person, and then you have a character.
You don't have to talk to anyone, the inspiration is all around you, you just have to look. But, if you want to talk to someone about your story or help, my ears and ideas are always open!
Email me if you have any other questions or just to talk!
~*~Trinity~*~
P.S. I don't mind ratings or feedback :)
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Like the columnist below, when I write stories, I also base characters off of people I know. It could be based off one of my best friends, one of my brothers, or even a stranger I saw that day that interested me. You can try this, or try combining people. Say, you take your best friend's sense of humor and combine it with your cousin's shy personality or something. I don't know, just use your imagaination!
You can also base them [loosely] off of sombody famous? Not that we know much about famous people other than what thw tabloids report, but they can be a good starting point for a character.
Also, don't think of it as your characters not existing. This is going to sound SO cheesy, but they exist in your story and in your head, and in your imagination. Haha =]
Good Luck!
-Laura. (16-f)
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Most of my characters come from piecing together other peoples' characters. I have one named Matt Keel, who holds similarities to two anime and one detective show.
I also take a lot from the people I know. My own father is also a part of Matt. Actually, most of my characters' fathers take on a lot of similar aspects from my own father. My druggie neighbor became the inspiration for the "bad boy" in one of my stories, and the main character in another.
What you should do is listen to the people you already know more. Going back to my father, I know all about his past and his home life, and that also helps piece together others. Allow them to share their stories.
Also, read. A lot. If you find a few characters you really like, you can piece together a few of your favorite traits and make a whole new character.
Also, hearing where famous authors get their inspiration helps too.
I know of one who sat in a meadow and imagined up a character that would love to be there.
Hope that helps you. And good luck with your stories!
-Calli
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