Character Chart

Something I highly recommend putting into use is something we call a "character chart." It's an easy way to keep track of information about your character when you begin a new story. Essentially, it helps you keep your facts straight so as to limit instances of a random eye color change on page 156 and a different name spelling on page 231. 

Try and fill one out for your main character and primary secondary characters. 

Here's an example, but you can make your own:

Character Chart

NAME: 

AGE:
BIRTHDATE:
GENDER: M/F                        
STATUS: Mr/Mrs/Ms

FAMILY:
Mother:
Father: 

Divorce/Widowed/Remarried? 

·      Brothers:

·      Sisters:

PERSONAL: Hair Color:  Hair Cut:  Eye Color:  Glasses? Yes/No  Height:  Body Type:  Pierced Ears? Yes/No Accent?

Physical Markings (tattoos/scars/birthmarks) Impediments? (mind, voice, ears, gait, etc.)

LOVE INTEREST: 

MARRIAGE:
engagement:
ceremony:

Children?

FUN FACTS

First Memory: 

Favorite Memory: 

Embarrassing Memory: 

Favorite Family Member: 

Doesn’t get along with: 

Childhood best friend: 

Good at:
Math/Science/History etc. 

Worst Fear: 

Favorite thing: 

Hopes/Dreams/Goals: 

• Motivation: 
• Obstacle: 

Emotional Need: 

• Why: 
• Obstacle:

Talents:

PREFERENCES

Introvert or Extrovert? 

Write it down or Talk it out? 

Vanilla, Chocolate or other? 

Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter? 

Favorite food: 

Coffee, Tea or other? 

Morning Person or Night Owl?

City Person or Country Mouse? 

Quiet or talkative? 

Nervous or Confident? 

Planner or Spontaneous?
Sentimental or Logical? 

Organized or Messy? 

HISTORY

Cultural Heritage? 

Immigrant or Native born? 

Family Traditions?