Character Histories/Bios

fljustice · Post by **fljustice** » Mon April 18th, 2011, 7:59 pm

[quote=""stu1883""]I don't suppose you can direct me to somewhere that I could look at these sheets please? They could be useful. Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Here are three I got from a quick Google search from simple to pretty complex. I don't get quite as deep in my characterizations (in the beginning), but I'm sure you could cut and paste something that works for you.

http://www.creative-writing-now.com/wri ... files.html

http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/jun98/lazy2.htm

http://www.therthdimension.org/FictionW ... rofile.htm

I can also recommend Dynamic Characters by Nancy Kress and Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card

fljustice · Post by **fljustice** » Mon April 18th, 2011, 8:15 pm

[quote=""Michy""]Are there any good online sources for this test? I would like to "officially" know my type.

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All the free online tests are abbreviated forms. The general rule of thumb, is to pick the answer that seems best at the time and not think too much about it. If you look at the description of your type and it doesn't look quite like you, check out the types on either side and see if they fit better. Types are based on preferences and will remain stable over time. I love this stuff and have a dozen books on the subject. If you want your "official" type you should take the official questionnaire. I'm a certified administrator. Shoot me a PM with your address and I'll mail you a form and answer any questions you have about the results.

Michy · Post by **Michy** » Mon April 18th, 2011, 9:14 pm

Oh, thanks for the offer I will.

My F/T preference seems to be split almost 50/50, so I'm not sure which I truly am. I've wondered how much my choices were influenced by how I was feeling at the moment......

wendy · Post by **wendy** » Tue April 19th, 2011, 12:23 pm

I begin with a psychological outline for my major characters but I know they are working when they take on a life of their own and do things that surprise me! The form approach sounds like a good starting point but I wouldn't let that limit the possibilities . . . . Good luck!