How to Create Characters for a Novel: Notion Template for Writers
A beginner-friendly Notion character template that helps writers create believable characters for a novel by organizing backstory, motivation, personality, and relationships in one place.
Just $21.87
The easy way to build a character!!
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♥ What →A beginner-friendly Notion template for character development
♥ Goal → Make character planning easier
♥ Perfect for → Beginner novelists, first-time fiction writers, authors planning a new story, and writers who want everything in one place
♥ Focus → Character archetypes, self-perception, emotions, quirks, backstory, goals, fears, relationships, and motivation
♥ Next step → Download → duplicate into Notion → start building your characters
If you’ve been asking yourself how to create characters for a novel, this template is a simple place to start.
Creating characters can feel a lot harder than it looks, especially when you’re new to writing fiction. You might know a character’s name, role, or basic personality, but still feel unsure about their backstory, motivation, fears, relationships, and inner conflict.
This Character Development Notion Template is designed to help you organize details and build characters that feel more real on the page.
Instead of keeping everything in random notes …
or trying to remember it all in your head…
you can use this Notion template to plan your characters in one place.
It helps you move past surface details and think more clearly about
♥ who your characters are
♥ what they want
♥ what shaped them
♥ how they react to the world around them
Inside, you’ll work through prompts and questions that help you explore character archetypes, self-perception, personal history, emotions, relationships, quirks, goals, fears, and motivations.
It’s a helpful tool for writers who want to create believable characters before they start drafting, or for anyone trying to strengthen characters in a story already in progress.
What this template helps you do
♥ Learn how to create characters for a novel in a more organized way
♥ Build stronger backstories, motivations, and personalities
♥ Explore fears, goals, relationships, and emotional layers
♥ Keep all your character notes in one place
♥ Make character planning feel simpler and less overwhelming
Why it’s helpful for new writers
When you’re writing your first novel, character development can feel like a big piece of the puzzle. This template breaks that process into smaller, more manageable parts so you can focus on one detail at a time. Instead of wondering how to make your characters feel more believable, you’ll have prompts that guide you through the process.
What’s Inside Your Download
A Notion Writer Workspace with sections for:
♦ Physical Description
♦ Behaviour
♦ Childhood
♦ Communication Style
♦ Emotional Reactions
♦ Family Connections
♦ Character Goals
♦ Mental Characteristics
♦ Occupations
♦ Relationships
♦ Self-perception
♦ Tendencies
♦ Character Questions
♦ And much more…
Watch the video to see what is included.
Duplicate it into Notion and start getting to know your characters one layer at a time.
How to Duplicate a Notion Template
♦ If you don’t have a Notion account, sign up for one before you duplicate the template. It’s free. (not an affiliate link)
♦ You will receive a pdf with a link to your Notion Template.
♦ After downloading the PDF, open it up and click on the second page where it says here.
♦ On the top right of the Notion page, there’s a “Duplicate” button. Click that. On Mobile? Click the three dots to show the duplicate button.
♦ Then you will need to log in and wait a few seconds while the template imports to your account. Enjoy your template.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
♦ Digital download
♦ Digital file type(s): PDF (with a link to Notion)
IMPORTANT NOTES
♦ This is a digital product (instant download), not a physical product (nothing will be shipped).
♦ Once payment is complete, you get instant access to the product.
♦ This template only works with Notion.
♦ To use Notion you will need to have a free account.
♦ To use this template, you need a basic knowledge of Notion. If you know how to drag, drop, change layouts and move sections – you should have no problem.
♦ Personal Use Only.
Just $21.87