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Basically, I would like to know which method gives more clarity for the writer or helps to develop the psychology of the character the best?:

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Name: John

Physical Appearance: tall, thin, etc.

Personality: introvert, creative, etc.

Story: He was a...

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John is a tall, thin guy. He is quite introvert and creative. When he
was a child...
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Vote to close as subjective. Not a question that has an answer. – Ralph Gallagher Apr 26 '11 at 20:11
Yeah, this is really a matter of what's most comfortable for each writer. Some might use forms or character generators or Scrivener. You're not even asking about how to develop a character concept; you're asking about organizing that info, and apparently expecting that one organization method is "better" for developing character psychology. Not every way of making a list is a helpful literary technique. – Standback♦ Apr 26 '11 at 20:29
In your example you are trying to TELL the reader what the character is like; conventional practice is to rather SHOW the psychology through the actions and reactions in the situations you place the character. Look up Q&A's re show vs tell. – slashmais Apr 30 '11 at 6:24

closed as not constructive by Ralph Gallagher, Craig Sefton, Kate Sherwood, HedgeMage Apr 26 '11 at 21:19

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