Setting up the Main Character

In an attempt to add some content to the blog I’ve decided to write down a few ways I write. It’s not a “how to” type of post, but more of a “how I do it.” Any mentions of you, doesn’t necessarily mean “you.” It’s more like I’m talking to myself, pointing at my reflections saying “you” while reminding myself of the little things I do when coming up with a character.

The first thing I normally do is come up with some sort of idea for a story. This is one of those things where the writer can ne...