Ok, so this title sounds a little crazy? Believe me it isn't.
Take your character outside the story - take them shopping, or to a cafe, or visit a museum or art gallery together.
When Adrienne said this I thought she meant 'imagine', but she meant for real!
You can use modern technology to 'socialise' with your character, without being arrested!
Wear earphones and act like you are chatting on your phone to a mate. Ask which dress they prefer, how they like their coffee- or maybe they drink herbal teas. Would they buy a red rose or yellow if they had a garden? How about wandering around a car show room? Warning - technology is not advanced enough for your character to test drive.
This information will feed into your plot, creating a character who is believable.
If it is not possible for you to physically socialise , use your wonderful imagination, or try filling in a character sheet - there are loads on the internet for you to choose from. They usually contain general info, physical appearance, speech/ communication, habits, past, family, relationships, personal beliefs, likes and dislikes.
This may seem time consuming when you are itching to write the story, but it means less time spent editing, or pausing your writing flow to decide which toasted sandwich they want.
Try it and let me know how this advice works out for you.
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