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Questions to help you think about writing in new ways.
Under your character’s bed is a forgotten item. What is the significance of the item? What’s the untold story?
What unexpected aspect of your character are you most excited to share? This character question was inspired by a blogger’s question on Open Mentions.
I’m sure your character has one or two hot takes – tell us about them. This character question was inspired by a blogging question on Open Mentions.
Politics is a broad term. It can refer to local councils, governments, and trade agreements. It can also relate to gender assumptions, family dynamics, and social expectations. If…
It is a rare person who has no fears at all. There are some fears so deep, we might not even be fully aware of them. What fears…
We’re not always fully truthful with ourselves. We harbour illusions, misconceptions, and half-truths. Your character probably does too. What is a lie they believe about themselves?
This could be an ancestor involved in a historic event, a similarity to a person of legend, or something else that you have invented. Even if this does…
We connect with characters not so much through their victories but through their struggles. How can you make life much harder for your characters?
What a character sacrifices and what they choose to leave behind in pursuit of their goals says a lot about them. What price has your character already paid?
Myths and legends set the cultural backdrop for all of us. Share one from the world your character lives in – perhaps a myth they believe is true.
Debts come in many forms. You may have borrowed money or you may owe a debt of gratitude to a teacher or saviour. Tell us about your character’s…
This question is designed to help give your character a lively and interesting backstory to subtly shape their adventures.
Perfect characters are boring – what vices do yours have? A vice is a practice, behaviour, or habit generally considered morally wrong in the associated society. In more…
Character wants are (usually) what motivates them to start whereas what they need is often the thing that satisfies them even if they do not get what they…
For me, creative writing starts either with an idea that has to be crafted right now, or the slow build-up to a mature enough idea that I can…
This question was first posted by @Abhiofficial018 on Twitter.
