This is pretty simple. Now is the time to invent all the little (or not so little) things that your character likes and dislikes. You can draw from their childhood once again to see if that will give you any clues.
When you decide on what they like and dislike, don't limit yourself to things. For instance, your character might really dislike being late, doing housework, or strong perfumes. This is also a good time to find the things that your character enjoys doing, but isn't necessarily talented or skilled at (such as singing, dancing, or cooking). Put your ingenuity to work and see what you can come up with.
[As a child, my character always baked cookies with her grandmother at Christmastime. She still likes to bake cookies during the Christmas season, but instead of eating them, she likes to take them to a senior care center in memory of her grandma. She also likes spring and flowers, especially calla lilies. She dislikes winter, and has seasonal depression. She also dislikes washing dishes, routine, being confined to a strict schedule, and reading theoretical books]
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Creating the Well-Developed Character
RandomWell developed characters are of huge importance. No matter how magnificent your setting, or how thrilling your plot, it's all in vain without equally good characters. Characters can make or break your book. So with that in mind, here is your guide...
