Distinct voice?

[c37]

How do you write a distinct voice for each character? Even though I decided on a few things about my characters, it is confusing when implementing. I would appreciate it if the authors here could help me.

 

[NotProudofmySmut]

1. Create a catalogue of personal questions.
2. Try answering them as the character.
3.
4. Profit

 

[CountVanBadger]

First you have to make sure your characters are individually distinct enough that their inner thoughts are unique too. They need their own beliefs, opinions, likes and dislikes, and way of approaching and solving problems. If your whole cast is just the same person calling themselves by a dozen different names, then of course none of them are going to have a distinct voice. Really get into your characters' heads, figure out how their brains work, and then write accordingly.

 

[Eldoria]

Design your characters as living characters before narrating them. Every character 'ideally' has a bio: name, appearance, distinctive physical attributes, personality, speaking style, beliefs, dislikes/traumas, age, gender, family background, and relationships.

The writer's job is to narrate the characterization in a living narrative through symbolism, action, monologue/dialogue, visualization, and atmosphere within the story.

Let your characters interact with their world organically to show who they are.