I need some help

[Corporal Light]

I might not be the best person for advice, but I'll try my best.

I'll try to do it in a step by step process as well so, in he case anything makes no sense, you at least know the general order of things.

1. Make sure you know exactly what Erik's personality is.

You can't really have a character that has no personality, much less emotions to draw them on. Ask yourself. What IS Erik's general personality? His overall viewpoint? If there was one trait that makes him stand out, what would it be? If you can answer all of these questions, then you are on your way to writing emotions.

2. When you write, try to make your personality as obvious as possible.

This is best accomplished through dialogue. Whatever your character's personality is, make it perfectly clear. Now, obviously, if the character in question has a hidden side to him, then just show the not hidden side.

3. When you want to write emotional scenes, think about the character's mindset.

Want to write a scene where your character is bawling and you want the audience to share his pain? Aside from having to make the character through either relatibility or believability, you must also consider his mindset during that time.

Had anything happened before the scene? Why would your character act so down at this time, and not others? How about intense feelings of anger? Is he always like that, or did just the right amount of things happen that caused him to snap?

In essence, when you do these kinds of scenes, take note of your character's personality and mindset at the time.

4. Stand Out.

This is by far the most important.

If mine of the above really help, then the only thing I can say is to try to give Erik some way to stand out. Personality, appearance, backstory, etc.