Character interiority & motivation · Working

Character voice

Also called: speaking voice

ELI5

The distinctive language, rhythm, assumptions and perspective through which a character speaks or is written.

Used in conversation

“Let’s show the character voice through behaviour and detail rather than only describing it.”

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

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