Tuesday, December 9, 2008

How to Create an Alter Ego

Steps

  1. Think about one or more things you wish to do with your life. Your alter ego will have accomplished these things (e.g. your alter ego became a fashion designer)
  2. Think of one above-and-beyond accomplishment for your alter ego character (e.g. your designs were featured in New York fashion week)
  3. Make sure you and your character share the same interests (e.g. you like to play guitar, so does your alter ego)
  4. Give your character your personality.
  5. Paint a picture in your head of what you want your alter ego to look like, if this doesn't work try drawing your character.
  6. Think of a name for your character. Your favorite name, or the meaning of something you value in another language.
  7. Create a world for your alter ego. Include places and characters from shows you watch or books you've read.
  8. Include characters based on your friends and family.
  9. Create other characters that work with or are friends/family with your character.
  10. Chronicle your character's every day life!

Tips

  • If there are flaws in your attitude you would like to overcome, let your alter ego strive to do so as well.
  • Make sure your alter ego has flaws.
  • Try writing a book or a comic about the life of your alter ego.
  • Be creative but true to yourself.