Character Mindmap Template in Apple Keynote, Imac

Creating characters doesn't only mean you give them names. Writing them need characteristics and have to be believable. But, before creating a well-developed and reasonable character, you need ideas first. A mind map is going to help you create and develop realistic characters. Stuck and don't know where to start? Don't worry, because we have set of Ready-Made Character Mindmap Templates in Apple Keynote! These are 100% customizable and printable A4 & US Letter sizes. Each template is professionally designed. Aside from creating characters, you can use mind maps for character analysis, too! Download now!

How to Make a Character Mind Map in Apple Keynote

Did you know that the famous and great writers wrote the worst books? Well, you may think it's unlikely, but it's the truth. One of the elements that can make your writing bad is by how you write and develop your characters. Your characters play an essential function in your writing, so they should be part of your story's checklist. They move your story along and keep your readers hooked on what might happen next to their lives. 

But writing characters isn't that easy. So, you need a tool to help you with it. And this tool called mind map is going to be your friend throughout the process of developing your characters. So, here are ways on how to make your mind map:

1. Focus on One Character

Every character is different. No one is the same. As part of your plan, you have to create one mind map for each of your characters. This can help you avoid overlapping ideas for the characters. So, make sure to focus on one.

2. Identify the Character's Characteristics

Each must have distinct character traits because the readers have great expectations of your character. In character development, people should understand why your character exists in the story or book. You can write the strengths, weaknesses, and flaws of your character on the diagram.

3. Keep Your Ideas Flowing

Your character design must have other details in the story aside from its characteristics. You can add the character's backstory outline, motivations, and interests (e.g., cosmetics, planting a tree, others), too. Research on how you can make your character more believable. Keep on brainstorming to get more ideas to flow.

4. Design the Map

Make your map more visually beautiful by adding pictures, colors, and different typography like what you do with a book cover. Design the map the way you want. If you want a ready-made character mind map, then you can choose from the keynotes templates above.