Audio Drama Production Podcast

When you plan out a story or write a script you will begin to introduce characters. These characters need to have lived their entire lives up until the point where they arrive in your story. You may want to establish these details in advance, as this can help guide you when it comes to finding out how they’ll act towards others, how they’ll react to situations, what their main motivations are, and why.So how can you go about fleshing out your characters? Here are some tipsMake a checklist!Ways to expand your character; Fill out a questionnaire – lots onlineTry to imagine their possessions – what and why?Things to consider; Physical/Aesthetic CharacteristicsCharacter Beliefs and core valuesLikes and Dislikes Strengths and FLAWSWhat’s their full history? Family and friends, as well as enemiesRomance Upbringing and educationBest and worst moments in their livesFoibles Unusual laughHums whilst thinkingMimics othersDoesn’t understand `personal space`Pedantic Bites fingernails or OCD