Fiction Novel Beginnings: A Detailed Blueprint for Your Story Cast

The magic of a well-crafted character sheet.

C. L. Nichols, Author
StoryAngles
Published in
9 min readOct 7, 2024

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Character sheets — the secret weapons of successful authors, breathing life into their fictional creations.

Think of a character sheet as a blueprint for your story’s cast. It’s a document where you jot down everything about your character, from their eye color to their deepest fears. This handy tool tracks the details that make your characters consistent throughout your story.

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Basic Information

This section is like your character’s ID card.

Full Name: What’s your character called? Do they have a nickname?

Age: How old are they? This affects their behavior and life experiences.

Gender: How does your character identify?

Birthdate: This ties into zodiac signs if that’s relevant to your story.

Birthplace: Where did they come from?

Current Residence: Where do they live now?

Physical Appearance

Help your readers visualize your character.

Height and Weight: Are they tall and lanky or short and stout?

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