Developing Characters For Your Non-Fiction Book

Some people have issues when writing non-fiction, keeping all their own characters straight while writing their novels. If you have not considered the exact ending prior to starting this can easily occur and although this may not seem to be a big issue, you have to be careful that your character is highly believable. In other words would such a character have said this or done this other thing?

As a non-fiction writer of 10-eBooks and Co-author of one printed book, I find that writing fiction is a bit tougher. Sure, I can do it and have a creative gene in there somewhere and yet I realize that my characters whether the reader identifies with them, hates them or ignores them; the characters must seem authentic and believable. One way I have found to insure that they are plausible is to make a few notes.

Non Fiction

I have done this by creating a small form - my Character Development Form. It is a basic application type form, which I have modified. So, what I do is feel out this job-application, plus personal data on this form.

Developing Characters For Your Non-Fiction Book

Age Date of Birth Astrology SignJobWork HistorySchooling - CollegeSportsHobbiesPolitical LeaningsFavorite FoodSpouseChildhoodDreamsGoalsBad HabitsType of CarHome EnvironmentPetsTravelExtra Comments

The extra comments is about 1-2 paragraphs and in detail. Some of my writing friends ask why I do this? Well, it is not due to lack of memory, rather I want to be able to visualize my characters. I use quirks in personalities from those I have met and consider what my characters might do in certain situations, conversations or how they might respond to various spontaneous stimuli.

Indeed, I recommend doing this for anyone who is serious about developing their characters. I started when I read about this strategy in a book and you know I am glad I got into the habit of doing this early in my writing career, because if I write sequels or multiple books with the same characters, then I can continue, using the same sheets. Sincerely, Lance.

Developing Characters For Your Non-Fiction Book

"Lance Winslow" - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is an online writer in retirement.

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