Story Writing Tips - 12 Questions to Ask Your Character
For more story writing tips, join our free writer's email groupHere are some fun questions to help you learn more about a fictional character.
Think about:
- How your character would answer each question.
- Would your character lie or tell only part of the truth? If so, also think about what the REAL answer would be.
If you don't have particular a character in mind for this exercise, just choose a name at random, and see what occurs to you. This is a great way to get new story ideas!
Questions to Ask Your Character
1) What do you think about when you're trying to fall asleep?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
2) Do you have a hiding place? If so, what do you keep there?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
3) If they make a movie about your life, what actor might play you?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
4) What's the first possession you would save from a fire?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
5) What's one of the worst things you've ever done?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
6) Whom do you envy, and why?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
7) Do you sing or dance when you're by yourself? If so, please elaborate.
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
8) What false impression might other people have about you?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
9) How do you feel when you look in a mirror?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
10) Describe your ideal man or woman.
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
11) What's a memory that you cherish like a treasure?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
12) What's something you usually lie about?
Your character's answer:
The truth (if different from above):
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