Okay, let's admit - writing a a character with a personality that is balanced with an even amount of flaws and good traits isn't very easy. But never fear, Pastel is here with a not so good strategy on writing character personalities, but I think it's passable because it's mine.
What I like to do is get the looks set down before anything. To me, character looks sort of let out some of their personality. I pay attention to small details in their looks - their stance, their slouch, and the wrinkles in their clothes. Maybe even how often they roll their eyes or cross their arms. It lets out bits and pieces with what kind of a person they are without fully knowing the character yet.
When I get the looks down, I also like to take one good trait and one bad trait of MY personality, and I add it the the character, and go on from there. It makes said character a lot easier to write for me, and the question: "What would my character do in this situation?" can be answered somewhat easier.
Also, a question to anyone reading this - is this a good technique?
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