How can I better understand my character's emotions?

How can I better understand my character's emotions?

Understanding your character's emotions involves delving into their backstory, motivations, and experiences. What specific emotions are you trying to explore?

I'm trying to portray sadness, but I want it to feel authentic.

To portray authentic sadness, consider the triggers for your character's feelings. What events in their life have led to this emotion? How do they express it?

They lost a loved one, but I don't want it to be cliché.

You can avoid clichés by focusing on unique details. How does this loss affect their daily life? What small moments reveal their sadness?

That's helpful! Can you give me an example of a scene?

Sure! Imagine your character sitting alone at a dinner table, setting a place for their loved one. The empty chair speaks volumes, and their silence is filled with unspoken memories.