Metos

What is Metos?

Metos is an app designed to help writers create detailed characters and worlds. It focuses on building characters through personality traits, likes and dislikes, and personal histories. Acclaimed authors like Neil Gaiman and Elizabeth Gilbert often emphasize imagining characters as real people before writing them into scenes, and Metos is built to support that process — helping you develop layered, distinct characters similar to those found in works like “The Lord of the Rings” or “American Gods.”

Who created Metos?

Metos was created by Neil Gaiman, who believes in developing characters with detailed personality traits, including their likes, dislikes, and backstories. The app draws inspiration from celebrated authors like Gaiman and Elizabeth Gilbert.

What is Metos used for?

• Creating characters and worlds with depth
• Fleshing out unique, distinct characters
• Writing multi-layered, engaging characters and worlds

Who is Metos for?

• Authors
• Writers of all kinds

How to use Metos?

1. Character Creation: Build characters who feel like real people — their appearance, voice, hobbies, and tastes — before placing them in any situation.
2. World Building: Flesh out those characters and craft layered worlds with distinct personalities and motivations.
3. Character Development: Develop personality traits, likes, dislikes, and histories. Tools like the Enneagram can help you dig into a character’s fears, motivations, and core values.
4. Exploration: Study how acclaimed authors like Neil Gaiman and Elizabeth Gilbert create character depth to strengthen your storytelling and engage readers more effectively.

Metos is a useful tool for developing your characters and worlds before drafting, helping you craft more compelling stories.