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How are you supposed to write multiple characters without all of them sounding the same, or sounding like yourself
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>>24954674
Voice is one of th hardest things to develop, particularly because it isn't just what they say, but how they say it. What characters are you writing? I'll see if I can help.
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>>24954674
>supposed to
wdym
if you cant do it, i guess you werent supposed to
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Make up bs rules
>this charecter is brish, he will say stuff like colour instead of color
>this charecter says buddy after every sentence
>this charecter, has a tendency, to really, really, be punctuated
Etc. Just come up btw bullshit

Holy shit what the fuck is up with captcha today
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Make up exaggerated qualities for your characters. Loud, abrasive, quiet, a cunt, genius, retarded, people pleaser, loveable, fair, unjust, gluttonous, etc.

Then, be subtle as you're writing, but always be thinking: "This guy is an asshole but fair, what would he do/say in this situation". After a while he sort of becomes a part of you and the words flow effortlessly.
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>>24954674
How about meeting people in real life, you shut-in.
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>>24954674
they are so cool...
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>>24954674
straight outta silicon valley
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Make character sheets. Also every man out there is made of contradictions, so it shouldn't be that hard to come up with different personalities based on yours
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>>24954763
They are part of the MIT media lab researching wearable computers. Look for Steve Mann
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>>24954674
It should naturally come from the character. Hearty character should speak like that. Snobby aristocrat should snub those who are lesser. Depressed character should be easy for you.
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By going insane and praying you can come back again.



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