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Character
Development Questions: Creating Backstory
In creative
writing, three-dimensional characters are the most interesting. To
create believable characters that grab hold of readers'
interest, it's wise to conduct a character interview. Some of the
answers to character development questions serve as the back
story...information you have access to while creating your story but
your readers don't need to know.
Personality
Character Development Questions
Is your character
superstitious?
Does your character cry during Kodak commercials?
What is your character's fatal flaw (one that he or she isn't aware
of?)
What is your character flaw that he or she is fully aware of?
How would your character describe his or her personality?
Does your character have jealousy issues?
Geography
Character Development Questions
Where did your
character grow up? Is it the same place where your character is
living?
Does your character speak with an accent?
Does your character use slang?
Does your character live in a small town? city?
Favorite
Character Development Questions
What is your
character's favorite movie / song?
What is your character's favorite season?
What is character's comfort food?
What is your character's favorite haunts?
Does your character have a favorite sets of sweatpants or oversized
T-shirt?
What is your character's favorite movie actor?
Family
Character Development Questions
Where are your
character's ancestors from?
What are your character's parents name?
Are your character's parents alive?
Does your character have siblings?
Does your character have close relationships with his or her
extended family?
Physical
Characteristics Development Questions
What color is your characters hair and eye color?
How tall is your character?
Does your character have long or short hair?
Is there a pat of your character's body he or she is self-conscious
about?
What is your character's shoe size?
Does your character wear makeup?
Does your character have a full set of teeth?
Are your character's ears pierced?
Potpourri
Character Development Questions
Has your character
ever cheated on a partner?
Does your character have a hobby?
What does your character do to pass time?
Does your character have an anger problem?
Does your character like to party?
Does your character despise his or her birthday?
Is your character religious, atheist, or agnostic?
Does your character have a lot of friends or is he or she a loner?
What is your character's greatest fear?
Is your character holding a secret (either theirs or someone
else's?)
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