Character Design How to Design an Elf OC Not all elf OCs are the same. This guide will help you pick which type is a match, outfits, hairstyles, and more. Make your elf on a shelf one of a kind!
Worldbuilding How to Create Traditions for Your OC's World Want your world to feel lived-in? Learn how to create meaningful traditions for your OC's world, from festivals to everyday customs.
Character Design 5 Ways to Get Your OC Festive for the Holidays Ready to get your OC into the holiday spirit? Explore 5 fun ways to give your character a festive look this season, from outfits to accessories.
Character Building 5 Big Questions to Help Develop Your OC Not sure where to start with a new character? Work through these 5 big questions to help develop your OC's personality, story, and identity.
Sona What Is a Sona? Meaning, Examples, & Community Picks Learn about "sona's" and why they are so popular. Read til the end and see a collection of the coolest "sona's" on Unvale.
Storytelling How to Create a Plot Twist in Your Original Stories Want to catch your readers off guard? Learn how to create a plot twist in your original stories that feels earned, not out of nowhere.
Character Design What Does Your OC Sound Like? Music-Based Design Tips Get OC and design inspiration from Music. This guide will help you design a character with the help of lyrics, song interpretation, or just musical vibes. Be creative with it!
Creative Resources How to Use Your Daily Life for OC Inspiration Inspiration for your next OC might be closer than you think. Learn how to turn everyday moments and experiences into fresh character ideas.
Creative Resources How to Put Your OCs Into Memes Want to see your OC in on the fun? Learn how to turn your character into a meme, from choosing the right format to keeping their personality intact.
Character Building 5 Ways to Revive Your Old OCs Got old OCs sitting in the archive? Discover 5 ways to breathe new life into them, from fresh art to revisiting their story and personality.
Storytelling Mythology as OC Inspiration: Where to Start Looking for inspiration beyond the usual tropes? Explore how mythology can shape your OC, from ancient legends to timeless archetypal themes.
Character Design How to Design a Ghost OC Booo! Make the scariest or cutest Ghost OC you've ever seen with this guide. Get inspired, spooked, and challenged to make something no one has seen before. Tips (and tricks) inside!
Character Design Designing Your Own Alien OC Making an Alien OC can be hard to start. Let this guide inspire you from the great abyss of space, with questions, inspiration, and structure to make something out of this universe.
Character Design 5 Public Domain Monsters for OC Inspiration Need monster inspiration without the copyright worry? Explore 5 public domain monsters perfect for OC design, from classic myths to folklore legends.
Character Building Using Fear to Build a Compelling OC Backstory What does your OC fear most, and why? Learn how to use fear to build a compelling backstory that adds depth and motivation to your character.
OC Designing Your Own Monster OC Looking for inspiration for your monster OCs? This is the perfect guide to help terrify and delight with a 100% unique character creation tips and questions.
Character Design How to Make a Reference Sheet for Your OC Learn how to make a reference sheet for your OC that captures every detail artists and collaborators need, from color palettes to key features.
Character Building Writing Heroes and Villains Your Readers Will Remember What separates a forgettable villain from an unforgettable one? Get tips on writing hero and villain OCs.
Character Design How to Design a Royal OC Hear ye, hear ye! Your royal OC approaches. Learn how to make regal characters with help from examples, questions, and inspiration fit for a king or queen.
Character Design How to Design a Hero OC With great power, comes great responsibility to share these tips and tricks for OC creation with you! Be inspired with questions, examples and more.
Worldbuilding 10 Tips for Designing an Original Species Thinking about building a species from scratch? Explore key areas of development to consider.
Character Design How to Design a Vampire OC The ultimate guide for designing a vampire from a vampire herself! Try out new aesthetics, outfits, and pick your fangs with this creative resource.
Storytelling How to Summarize Your OC's Backstory in 20 Words or Less Can you sum up your OC's whole backstory in 20 words or less? Try this quick exercise to isolate what really matters.
Character Design How to Design a Fairy OC All the tips and inspiration you need to design the cutest fairy OCs! From aesthetics to outfits to accessories that will make your character stand out.
