Character Library // Make Them Messy

Habits & Quirks

Small repeated tells readers remember.

Rituals, tics and odd little rules that make a character recognisable on the page.

Starter ideas

01
Names every houseplant after a disgraced politician.
02
Always sits facing the door, and won't say why.
03
Reads the last page of every book first, then decides whether they can bear it.
04
Writes the date on every egg in the fridge.