How can you make things worse for your characters?
We connect with characters not so much through their victories but through their struggles. How can you make life much […]
What has your character sacrificed along the way?
What a character sacrifices and what they choose to leave behind in pursuit of their goals says a lot about […]
Share a myth from your setting
Myths and legends set the cultural backdrop for all of us. Share one from the world your character lives in […]
What debt does your character owe?
Debts come in many forms. You may have borrowed money or you may owe a debt of gratitude to a […]
What was the biggest plot twist in your character’s life before the plot even started?
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?
Perfect characters are boring – what vices do yours have? A vice is a practice, behaviour, or habit generally considered […]
What does your character want and how does it differ from what they need?
Character wants are (usually) what motivates them to start whereas what they need is often the thing that satisfies them […]