making an oc
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A Writer's Guide to Mental Illness by chemnotcharacter
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Mental illness: a popular topic in fiction, an unpopular reality. Tips and guidelines for writing realistic characters suffering from MIs, written for and by Wattpad authors. [Trigger Warnings]
Fantasy Names by maplefoot
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Probably the biggest list on Wattpad of Fantasy Names. You should go check out the Girl Names and Boy Names book as well as Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things; to help you with the creation of your story. (Cover from The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker)
Boy Character Names by maplefoot
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Propbably the biggest list on Wattpad full of just boy's names. Currently being updated.
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. So consider this book a giant cheat sheet of all your writing needs. This book not only helps writers create their characters, but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories: Smells. Sounds Instead of Said Describing Clothing Collective Nouns Adverbs Edible Plants Different Colours of basic colours & Lots more. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in your story. Cover Art by Charlie Bowater.
oc ideas by kalia-ashtuin
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a couple of keywords for your ocs hobbies, careers, personality traits, etc. hope to inspire u with this story
Writing POC 101 by talkthepoc
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An advice book on how to successfully write POC characters by Wattpad authors. [Highest rank: #1 in Non-Fiction]
Unusual and unique character names by sabrinast
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Have you ever had trouble picking a name for your character? Are you tired of hearing the same overused names over and over? Here's a list of over 130 unique character names (in alphabetic order) that'll help you! +Tips for picking a name!
Writers Juice by maplefoot
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Welcome young Travellers. To a book of much inspiration. As the saying goes this book is designed to get 'your creative juices' flowing. Among my travels for information for my other books. I have found many ideas, which would be great details to books, or even better, inspirations to books themselves. The book will be filled with prompts, both ideas and dialogue. Along with many other whimsical ideas you may want to add to your story. For Example did you know Petrichor is actually the word for the smell after rainfall, who knew? You hope to add that into a story now, don't you! Each of my chapters of Inspiration are named after a particular Juice. Because you are here to get your Writers Juice flowing. So check out the menu of chapters.
Character aesthetics  by anellisemay
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Just some random character aesthetics. You dont have to credit me if you dont want to. These are just for fun. *•*\(^-^)/*•*
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things 2 by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. In fact, last time we all checked, books are hard to create. What's a writer to do? Don't fear, my friend. Maplefoot has got you covered. Welcome to the second edition of 'Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things... 2' "a guide to help writers makes the best of their characters and their books." This book not only helps you design your characters but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories. Latin Phrases Weapons How to use a gun Fainting Plot Ideas Archery Terminology And a lot, lot more. You'll have to read on to see what wonderful chapters that are in store for you to improve your characters and stories. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in the story. If you have come to this book first, try checking out the original 'Designing Your Character and Other Handy Things' It will provide you with thing such as: Character Description Sheet Different Colours Hair Styles Love Scenes Superpowers