4 Steps to Design & Write Original Characters From Scratch

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In this episode, I'll be breaking down a 4 step process to help you design brand-new characters that both you and your audience will love! I go through both the writing process and visual design process to help you make a well-rounded character that people feel compelled to learn more about thanks to their personality and aesthetic.

Through this I will be creating my own original character for a future project called 'The Realm of Hopeful Horrors' to serve as an example of how I go through this process

Enjoy this Writing and Design advice episode in: 4 Steps to Design & Write Original Characters From Scratch

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00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Step 1: Why Do You Want to Make This Character?
04:30 - Step 2: Adding More Traits and Quirks
08:07 - How to Come Up With Character Names
12:06 - Step 3: Gathering Visual Design References & Inspiration
15:53 - Step 4: Drawing & Visual Development
25:32 - Outro Advice to Just Do It!



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