Character Corner - Creating a Protagonist
There is a rule of thumb in writing, main characters have to be well written. They must be developed, relatable, and believable. So, how do you create a figure, in this way? Well, I have a little cheat for this. Is it useful? Yes. Clever? Yes. Memorable? Yes. Simple? Well.... that depends on your idea of simple. It doesn't make creating the character easier to create a character, to begin with, but it does make it easier to keep them organized, and well written. I think. This cheat is an acronym. A.P.P.P.P.B. What in the world does that mean? Appearance, personality, perception, prevalence, popularity, background. Let's break it down further. The appearance is how to character looks. Are they short, tall? What color is their hair, how long is it? What race are they? Do they have any birthmarks? What is their fashion sense? What are their facial features? Scars? Eye color? It's just how the character looks guys. Personality is how the character acts. Is this p...