You cannot write your character until you know how he or she thinks, until you know what their philosophy is in the world that they occupy.

Don Roff
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You cannot write your character until you know how he or she thinks, until you know what their philosophy is in the world that they occupy. The person's philosophy will play a defining role in what happens to them and how they react to the situation.

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