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Penguin December 28th, 2007

I saw this Character Development Sheet over at Mystery Man on Film and thought it was really helpful. I’ve reproduced it below or you can download the Word.doc.

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Character Sheet for NAME

SECTION 1

Backstory:
Character Goals or Wants:
Inner Conflict:
Character Arc:
Character Depth:
Cast Design:
Physical Appearance:
Character’s Voice:

SECTION 2

Kiersey Temperment Sorter (I prefer the 16PF):

Which means:
Characteristics:
How others may see this person:
Areas for growth:

DISC Pattern:

Which means:
Judges others by:
Influences others by:
Under pressure:

SECTION 3
Dimensions of Characterization:

A. Physical
Why?

B. Sociological
Why?

C. Psychological
Why?

D. Spiritual
Why?

E. Philosophical
Why?

F. Neuroses
Why?

G. Freaky Habits
Why?

Character Mood Intensity:

A. Temperament
B. Heartbeat
C. Breathing
D. State of Perspiration
E. Muscular Tension
F. Stomach Condition
G. Sensory Condition
H. Intelligence — Kind
I. Major Frustrations
J. Insecurities
K. Paranoia

Research:

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That’s it!

Hope that helps.

Links
Character Development Sheet

- Penguin

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