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A Guide to Character Sheets
I love character sheets. I love filling them out for my own characters and asking my authors to fill them out. But what are they and why should you use one?
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How much do I need to know about my characters before I start writing?
How much do you need to know about a character going into a first draft? The short answer: Nothing. However, there are some aspects of character you’ll want to think about or keep track of as you head into a first draft.
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