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Pearl
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How to understand a different perspective for characters?
Hi. So I want to make a story, but I want the characters to flourish with diversity (disabilities, race, personality, etc.) but I don't know how to make a character through their eyes. Say they had epilepsy, I want the character to be relatable and true to other epileptic people, so I would like stories through other peoples eyes. Any perspective is helpful to me to create realistic characters. I want YOUR perspective.
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Steve Jacobson
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You've brought forth an intriguing scenario. I encourage you to delve deeper into your narrative and its characters. Remember, your characters are more than just labels like 'a 19-year-old Asian male with epilepsy.' What's the essence of your story? Once you've figured that out, construct your premise around characters who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider this: your character aspires to join a sports team, but is diagnosed with epilepsy. How does he grapple with the harsh reality that his dreams may not come to fruition? Does he have a mentor, perhaps an older sports legend, who guides him through his trials?
Writing about unfamiliar topics can be challenging. It's much simpler to write about what you're familiar with. The people in your life can serve as inspiration for your characters. For instance, if you have a sister or a close friend, you understand their reactions in various situations. Write from their viewpoint, given you know them well enough to predict their responses and behaviors. If you know someone who's not particularly pleasant, use them as the villain in your story. How do they interact with others? What's the moral you want them to learn by the end of the story?
Remember to use archetypes and steer clear of stereotypes. This is crucial for character development and avoiding overused storylines.
I hope these suggestions prove useful. Best of luck!
Consider this: your character aspires to join a sports team, but is diagnosed with epilepsy. How does he grapple with the harsh reality that his dreams may not come to fruition? Does he have a mentor, perhaps an older sports legend, who guides him through his trials?
Writing about unfamiliar topics can be challenging. It's much simpler to write about what you're familiar with. The people in your life can serve as inspiration for your characters. For instance, if you have a sister or a close friend, you understand their reactions in various situations. Write from their viewpoint, given you know them well enough to predict their responses and behaviors. If you know someone who's not particularly pleasant, use them as the villain in your story. How do they interact with others? What's the moral you want them to learn by the end of the story?
Remember to use archetypes and steer clear of stereotypes. This is crucial for character development and avoiding overused storylines.
I hope these suggestions prove useful. Best of luck!