When you’re writing a story, there’s obviously some things you need to know. Here’s a list of important questions to ask yourself as you write, divided into several sections: What, Who, When/Where, Why, and How.

WHAT:

The first question you should ask is What is my story? I recommend keeping this answer as short as possible–one sentence is all you should need.

Other What Questions:

-What is the protagonist’s goal? -What is the antagonist’s goal? -What is the purpose/moral of the story? -What are the ultimate consequences?

WHO:

You’ve heard it once, or maybe a million times: Character is key. Make sure you know all of your characters better than the back of your hand.

Who Questions:

-Who is the story about? -Who affects the main character? -Who is trying to stop the protagonist? -Who is trying to stop the antagonist? -Who are allies? -Who are enemies? -Who ‘wins’?

WHEN/WHERE:

When doesn’t seem as important to plot, but the reality is, it changes everything. Make sure you know your whens just as well as you know everything else. I’ve combined this section with where as well.

When Questions:

-When does the story take place? -Where does the story take place? -Where is the character at in their life? -When is the deadline? -When is there a change? -Where is there a change?

WHY:

Why is the motivation behind each and every character. It is essential in a sorry worth reading. If your character has no motivation, then the story is shallow and unimportant. Take some risks!

Why Questions:

-Why is the antagonist 'evil’? -Why is my protagonist against him? -Why does anyone keep fighting? -Why do they care?

HOW:

How is the story itself. It’s the characters’ journey throughout, and without the how, you have nothing.

How Questions:

-How does the character get out of this situation? -How did they get into this situation? -How do they get from this point to this point? -How do they change throughout the story?

(i got bored and made some questions to ask for ocs. Not much but something to get gears going. Ask away please).

Personal

1)      Age?

2)      Gender?

3)      Romantic/Sexual Orientation?

4)      Height?

5)      Race?

6)      What do they look like? (i.e, hair color, eye color, etc).

7)      Any disabilities?

8)      Is there a meaning to their name?

9)      What makes them, them? 

10)   What do they want to be when they grow up/what do they want to do with their lives?

Family

11)   Do they have parents? What are they like and how do they act with their child(ren)?

12)   Do they have siblings? How do they interact with them? If not, do they wish they had siblings?

13)   Extended family? Do they see them often?

14)   Do they like where they live? (Is it a safe place?)

15)   Where do they live? Are they wealthy? Poor? Middle-Class?

16)   Do they have a lot of expectations/pressure on them from family to do great?

17)   Do they have pets?

18)   Who do they look up to the most/are the closest to in their family?

19)   This there anything special about their family?

20)   Do they wish they lived in a different family/household?

Friends

21)   Best Friend(s)?

22)   Who was their first friend?

23)   What is their friend group like?

24)   Do they have a love/hate relationship with any of them?

25)   Do they consider any of their friends to be like siblings?

26)   Have they ever hurt a friend or lost one?

27)   Do they have a crush on any of their friends?

28)   Do they share classes with good friends?

29)   Whom do they go to the most when they need a shoulder to cry on?

30)   What would this person do without their friends in their lives?

School

31)   What grade are they in? If they aren’t in school, how come?

32)   Do/Did they like their teachers? Was there a good one? Bad one?

33)   Do/Did they listen to their teachers or are/where they goofing off a lot?

34)   Are/Where they a good student grade wise?

35)   Do/Did they need extra help?

36)   What is/was their school like?

37)   Do/Did they have bullies in school?

38)   Have they ever gotten into a fight at school?

39)   Have they ever done something stupid/embarrassing at school?

40)   How far do they plan to go with school? If they dropped out, do they want to go back?

Other

41)   Are they dating anyone? Do they want to date? Are the married? Divorced? 

42)   What is their favorite hobby? Do they keep it a secret?

43)   If they could have one thing in life, what would it be?

44)   Do they work? If so, what is it? If not, are they looking for one or even want one?

45)   Do they use social media?

46)   Have they ever been in the hospital?

47)   Do they believe in the supernatural, that there is more than the eye can see?

48)   What do they do when they get angry, stressed, or upset?

49)   Would they consider themselves as a good person, bad person, or morally grey?

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