“ Before I start writing, I try to imagine my characters as real people. I ask myself what they look like, what they sound like, what their hobbies are, what kind of music they listen to, and so on. I think it s important to get a sense of who they are before you start putting them into situations. “
Neil Gaiman
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“ The characters in The Lord of the Rings are among the most memorable and fully realized in all of fantasy literature. Each one is expertly drawn, with their own unique personality and motivations. “
Michael Dirda, The Washington Post
“ The characters in The Lord of the Rings are among the most memorable and fully realized in all of fantasy literature. Each one is expertly drawn, with their own unique personality and motivations. “
Michael Dirda, The Washington Post
“ In Neil Gaiman s American Gods, the characters are as memorable as they are varied. Each one is fully realized, with their own backstory and motivations, and the novel as a whole is a masterful exploration of the human condition and the nature of belief. “
Lev Grossman, Time
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“ Before I start writing, I try to imagine my characters as real people. I ask myself what they look like, what they sound like, what their hobbies are, what kind of music they listen to, and so on. I think its important to get a sense of who they are before you start putting them into situations. “
Neil Gaiman
“ I think it s crucial to spend a lot of time developing the characters, figuring out their personality traits, their likes and dislikes, and their histories. One tool I use is the Enneagram, which helps me understand their fears, motivations, and core values. “
Elizabeth Gilbert