I recently came through a spell where one of my characters
didn’t want to budge. I knew something was up with her and instead of jamming
any issue in her backstory, I waited her out. I asked some hard questions, and
eventually, in time, I got to the juicy heart of who she is.
Here are twelve questions you can ask of your main character
that have the power to open her up again…
What’s your problem?
Why do you look so
tired? (Women, outside of fiction-land, I’d advise you never ask this question
of another woman. We are tired. That’s why we look it.)
What are you running
from?
What’s the worst thing
anyone has ever said to you? (Bonus: do you believe it?)
If you could have a do-over
for anything you’ve done in your life when would you choose?
If your friend asks
your advice on an outfit that is undeniably weird, saying, “I don’t think this
looks weird, what do you think?” how would you respond?
What are you most
ashamed of?
What are you proudest
of?
Who knows you best?
Does your answer surprise you?
Who are you most
protective of? Are they as protective of you?
What pisses you off?
What would embarrass you
if everyone found out about it, though you secretly suspect you’re not the only
one with this secret?
There you have it. Twelve hard questions that are sure to
get your main character squirming, stirred up, or spilling the beans. Hoping
for the latter.
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