A step-by-step guide on how to make a fictional character come to life

How to incorporate fiction book scenes in real life

Bring your story to life. Think of your book as the latest fanfic. What would your audience say?

What is your character’s wardrobe?

Immerse yourself in the story! If you had one character to choose, who would you select to come to life?

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how you can make a fictional character come to life. 

Identify scenes that resonate with you

Select a book that resonates with you. 

What book comes to mind?

Which author makes you eager to purchase their next book?

You absolutely love the character development.

Write down what scenes stuck out to you. What scenes were unforgettable to you? Did this scene make an impact on other characters?

Determine the key factors that made you pick this specific scene.

What is the main thing that stood out to you?

Can it relate to your life?

What impact did the scene create?

Analyze how these scenes can be incorporated into real life

Has the book you chose been adapted into a movie?

What was the difference between the book and the movie adaptation?

Recognizing this can help you see what character stuck out to you the most.

Consider how the character reacted to certain situations that happen.

Is there anything you would change that would change the outcome of the story?

If so, write it down.

This will allow you to flush out your thoughts.

Take action on incorporating fiction book scenes in real life

Once you’ve gotten your character, use that as a way to take actionable steps to bring the character to life. 

You could dress up as the character on Halloween.

It’s the perfect way to embody someone else for a day. 

Do you want your character to come to life, not just on Halloween? Here are a few ideas to make that happen.

A few Ideas on how you can make a fiction scene become your reality

Scrapbook Party: Invite friends to your gathering and set aside images that represent a scene from the novel you have chosen. Bring a camera to take pictures of everyone participating, play music, have drinks and food, and have a good time.

Handcraft: If you love using your hands to build stuff, then you might consider doing a pottery class, a woodshop class, or even a jewelry class.

Mocktail or Café: Host a party where you and your guests create drinks that represent a character.

Dress up: You can never go wrong with having a costume party. For instance, if your story is set in the disco era, tell guests to dress in that decade.

Alter ego: Choose a character from a story and dress up as their alter ego.

Fictional Scenes from Books Come to Life

Overall, fiction novels have a way for readers to escape to another world, reflect on who you are as a person, and empower you to step out of your comfort zone.

Stories always go on a journey.

Why shouldn’t you see where yours takes you?

Embodying a fictional character can inspire you to have adventures of your own.