: Re: "multiple personalities" for character development in writing? How can I train myself to think in "multiple personalities" so I can use these personalities for character development in writing?

@Ravi5107385

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I would go the other way round: any tried 'multiple personality' voice, which really does not resonate on paper once written, should be at least strongly questioned when revising your text. Only those passing this test are likely to work for the reader; the same applies to the relevant characters.

Moreover, to keep a proper balance in narration perspective, among characters and their voices, it helps to stick to the simple rule of using the third person whenever possible, as in Franzen ten 'serious rules':

Write in the third person unless a ­really distinctive first-person voice ­offers itself irresistibly.

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