How To Write A Good Character Biography
We've all encountered the problem. We have a great character and we know everything about them, but which information is crucial to put in the bio? And how to we lay it out?
Step 1: Take a deep breath
You are about to ease into the process of making a fabulous biography. Take a deep breath, keep calm, and calmly put your fingers on the keyboard. Make sure before you start, that you have plenty of open time to do it, and that you're in a generally good mood. Grab a snack, cuddle up, turn on some inspirational music, and here we go.
Step 2: Have a good character
Make sure that you actually have good solid character. You should already have tons if information in your head about your character. If you aren't quiet sure about a personality or even past, try looking to books, music, or even nature for inspiration. Inspiration is everywhere and can be found in the strangest places. You should have a moderate idea on the basics of your character. If you are unsure or uneasy about your character, sit back and think about it some. A solid biography comes from a solid character. Never rush a fabulous bio!
Step 3: Keep it neat!!!
Make sure you don't just throw up all your ideas out on the open biography space. This makes the biography look unorganized and unprofessional. Do your best to keep it organized and orderly. If you really want it to be organized, put it into categories. Put in clear categories such as: General Info, Physique, Relationships, Other. If you do t want to use categories-still keep it neat as best as you can. The best way is to have one piece of info on each line. Don't waste space by clicking the space bar a bunch. Just simply press Control J and it will enter for you without using valuable typing space.
Step 4: Figure out what information you're going to put in
Now don't freak out on this step. It's a lot easier than you think. You probably want to quickly write out your rough draft of the biography on a piece of paper. DEFINITELY include the basic information. Name, nicknames, gender, age, the whole enchilada. Now pick out certain information that you believe is of certain importance. If you really want people to know every detail of your character, you can do what I call a, "Boomed Biography". This is when you make it organized, but put all kinds of information in the biography. How your character sits, how your character walks, what colors eyes, what color pelt, mother, father, sister, brother, what their voice sounds like, past lovers, who they currently have their eyes on, THE WHOLE ORDEAL. But if you prefer a non Boomed Biography, keep it simple with only the most crucial information. I'm not sure about others, but I never put my characters past in my biography. It takes up massive valuable space. Make it so that people have to roleplay with you to figure you out. That is what makes for a well developed, complex, and more REAL character.
Step 5: Type It!
Although it might make your fingers hurt, type all of the information you wrote down. Try your absolute best to avoid any spelling or grammar errors. Capitalize the right words and punctuate the right endings. If English is not your first language and you're not the best at it, don't be shy to look up any spellings or grammar rules if you're unsure. After you're done typing look back and read it through a couple times. Double, even triple, check for any spelling or grammar errors you might have made.
Step 6: CELEBRATE!!!
Congratulations! You just successfully finished undoubtedly fabulous biography for your even more fabulous character. Treat yourself to some chocolate, listen to some music, and roleplay! Have fun with your character fluffs. :3
