Creating a Persona

Creating a persona is something that is very personal. You want it to be something unique that gives people a general idea of who you are and your goals.

General

To create your persona, you should look inside yourself. Think about your goals, what issues you want to solve most, your passions, and why you want to do this. It is highly recommended you write these things down to help you in the creative process as well as later reference.

The Name

Your name is basically like your brand. You want people to be able to easily know who you are and what you're about.

Inspiration:

Some people look at fictional characters they admire for inspiration. Others look at animals that portray characteristics they identify with. Look at video game characters you love, movie/TV show characters, things about the area you work in that resonate with you.

Quotes:

I created the Green Swordsman because my favorite color is green, I use gold accents as it's my spirit color, and because I'm a real life practicing Swordsman, I created the two as my title. My other "name" is Sorin Greene because it sounds like Green Swordsman, and also because my real name initials are SG. - Green Swordsman

Dos and Don'ts

Do:

• Go for a name that's not been taken by anyone else
• Use your persona as a form of self-expression

Don't:

• Use a name that is copyrighted
• Knowingly use a name that is already in use
• Use a persona just because someone told you to
• Use a persona you aren't satisfied with
• Change your persona excessively