User blog comment:Sprinklemist/Writer's Workshop: Characters/@comment-1153194-20100603002741

I'll go give you some tips, TDALindsayfan. You should also advertise (like in a blog post), so people know you're doing it.

Haykaleez, my suggestion is to think up some story lines for the characters. Then think of them in a way that inspires you. Let's say someone sends you an idea for an optimistic character. It doesn't mean a ton to you, so imagine why they keep optimistic, like they've gone through really bad times, and were pessimistic, and decided to change their attitude. Or think about things they could be optimistic about. A mean character, a weakness in the team, or a losing streak. Or, you can milk the trait for humor. Like, they fall, lose a tooth, and then they say, "Aw, gee. I had way too many teeth, anyway. Tehe!" I hope that helps.