Posted by mwskc22 at 134.193.26.43 on January 27, 2003 at 14:12:08:
In Reply to: Kevin- Question, new writer here! posted by TigerLadeee on January 27, 2003 at 05:20:57:
: Someone told me not to write character bios. To just draw a tree with the characters name on it and on the branches put the names of 5 other characters and the way that specific character identifies with all of them instead. Any feedback is appreciated! Anyone?
You should do what works best for you. Personally, I write mini character bios which (1) give me a sense of what the character is all about, such as occupation and where he went to school and things like that, and (2) allow for me to better understand the plot. And I do this only for characters I would consider "key." One proviso on bios: Don't get too detailed or you'll have no room for spontaneity in your screenplay.
Hope that helps. Good luck to you.