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Submitted by: Anonymous

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I will take months drawing and redrawing my characters in a sketchbook dedicated to them (Don't believe I do this before I begin writing...Because I would have no idea what they should look like). I try to imagine them before me and envision what expressions they would wear, how they might stand, and their clothing and hairstyles. I find their surroundings are also very important, as well as anything they are holding or interacting with. I will myself to really feel who they are. Drawing them out helps me to imagine scenes better. I feel as though I have really "created" them. I can see my little pieces of artwork and say that they could really exist; that they are believable. This does, however, sometimes get to me, especially when I feel I haven't done them justice. Once I do have it right, though, it helps me understand the characters better...Although maybe its just me...Or perhaps I only draw them to take a break from writing... :D Anyway hope I helped...But really...don't go insane if this doesn't work for you.

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Submitted by: Audrey

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Some writers cut out characters from magazines or catalogs to help them think of the physical characteristics as well. Audrey

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