5 characters that everyone has written

You have written every single one of these characters at least once. Don't deny it.

1. The Favorite Secondary

You totally fangirl over this character. They are your child. Too bad they aren't your main character. You'll have to kill them because they're too perfect for this world.

2. That One Character Who is the Opposite MBTI Type as You

Why is my main character for my NaNoWriMo novel an ISTJ? How did this happen? How is it so easy to get inside her head when our cognitive functions have an opposite stacking? One of life'a greatest mysteries.

3. That One Character Who Totally Isn't a Self-Insert

No, she just happens to be an ENFP who looks like me but better and everyone loves. Obviously.

4. The One You Forgot About

Halfway through the novel you realize you haven't mentioned this one character since Chapter 3. Shoot. You now either have to kill them or make them do something awesome. Or both.

5. The Stereotype

Either an outgoing blond character or a quiet dark haired character. Don't act like you don't have one.


Now that you've realized that I know all of your darkest secrets, go out and make more original characters!