It wasn’t the low light, wig, or fake eyelashes. It wasn’t the new outfit either. All of that helped but what made me doubt that I was currently speaking with my wife was the well developed storyline and resolute refusal to break character. It was her backstory, not an accent. 

We’re about to help you build a character, rooted in a story, using a method we call ‘Artistic Nonfiction’ to help you go deep, fast. The idea is to have a character that is so well developed, you know the answers to questions before they’ve ever been asked. Don’t worry, this is low-stakes and a lot of fun (hopefully).

An alter ego can help you:

• express new ideas (think Mark Twain)

• explore spaces and the world (think spies)

• navigate situations in new ways (think ww(x)d)

• reveal a new side of you (think burlesque)

• experiment in your relationships (think fantasy)