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A Notion AI-Powered Worksheet to build three-dimensional characters with step-by-step prompts.
Character AI Prompts
A list of 112 unique AI chat prompts used to generate character ideas for any genre.
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Ultimate Character Builder
A character building Notion system for creating realistic and compelling characters.
Positive Character Arc Builder
A 16-step detailed guide to building a compelling positive character arc for your protagonist. Made in Notion.
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A Notion worksheet for building the important things about a character.
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Core Concepts
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How to Create an Effective Protagonist
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How to Describe a Character
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How to Create a Character Backstory
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How to Describe Hands
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Create a Positive Character Arc
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How to Write a Character Arc
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How to Develop a Character
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10 Tips for Flawed Characters
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How to Create a Character Profile
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9 Character Archetypes
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How to Write an Anti-hero
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How to Write an Antagonist
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How to Create Character Motivations
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How to Write a Likable Character
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How to Effectively Introduce a Character
Learn how to introduce a character with unforgettable impact. Improve your story with actionable tips and iconic examples from books and film.
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What is Indirect Characterization
Learn about indirect characterization, a literary device that uses description and dialogue to reveal character. Here are five types of indirect characterization you need to know!
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How to Write an Effective Mentor Character
Learn practical tips and insights for creating mentors who embody wisdom and emotional depth, serving as powerful catalysts for your protagonist's growth.
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How to Write a Dynamic Character
Want your readers to become emotionally invested in your story? Here are six tips for creating dynamic characters that will make them fall in love with your story.
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The Secret to Miyazaki's Realistic Characters
This video explores how Miyazaki's attention to detail and observation of real people creates realistic and complex characters in anime, using Princess Mononoke as an example.
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The Essence of Humanity – Hayao Miyazaki
How does Hayao Myazaki use small character interactions and mannerisms to create realistic and human characters in his movies?
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How to Kill Your Protagonist
Learn how to effectively kill off your protagonist in your story, exploring the consequences and follow-through, and how to prepare the reader for the protagonist's death, in this video by Hello Future Me.
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Using Theme to Create Character
This video explores how the theme of progress is used to guide the design of the screenplay in Jurassic Park, examining the creation of opposing characters, plot and supporting characters, and how every choice feeds the theme.
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23 Positive Character Traits
Adding positive character traits is an effective way to make your characters more interesting and believable. Here is a list of 23 positive character traits you can use.
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How to Write Character Mannerisms
While subtle, mannerisms can reveal your character’s personality traits and backstory. Here is how you can incorporate them into your story without overdoing it.
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How the Joker Manipulates People
This video delves into the psychology of how the Joker uses the concept of aporia to manipulate his victims in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.
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Writing a Hateable Villain
Creating a villain that everyone loves to hate is a fun challenge for any writer! Here are some friendly tips to help you whip up those detestable antagonists that audiences will love to despise.
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The Secrets of Story
Essential storytelling strategy guide.
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Positive Trait Thesaurus
An index of character strengths and attributes.
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Face Generator
Create realistic A.I. generated faces.
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Alan Moore - Storytelling
Fiction writing lessons from Alan Moore.
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Negative Trait Thesaurus
Index for creating deep, flawed characters.
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
The universal story structure of adventure.
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting
The essential story guide to captivate audiences.
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N.K. Jemison - Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing
Learn what it takes to write fantasy and sci-fi.
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Creating Character Arcs
Build powerful and compelling character arcs.
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Fantasy Name Generators
Over a hundred generators for every name you need.
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The Anatomy of Story
A comprehensive guide on storytelling essentials.
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Artbreeder
Use A.I. to create character designs.
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Character Building Resources
Here are some tools that can help you develop interesting and believable characters that make your audience feel connected with them.
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