Writing Character Interviews! d100 questions ready for your characters.
Don’t just answer these questions, but make it a real interview. Sit the characters down and ask them these questions, what are they doing while sitting down? Write it down, too. It’ll solidify their personalities in your head. What do they do when questions hit too deep? Or when they deem it too silly?
Keep writing until you find a natural conclusion to the interview or you run out of juice.
What’s the most creative insult you can think of right now?
What is the most annoying musical instrument?
What’s the silliest way you’ve ever gotten an injury?
Do you tend to trust people easily?
Do you have a biggest fear?
What’s your favorite type of sandwich?
Does your family have any big traditions?
What is your go-to solution to someone who is in a bad state emotionally?
What is one super-specific museum you would visit?
What do you love most about life?
What are your three favorite things?
What keeps you up at night?
Would you rather have 10 kids or no kids at all?
Would you rather explore ancient ruins or visit a futuristic city?
Do you have a morning routine?
Do you believe in soul mates?
What do you want to be remembered for?
Does your family have any big traditions?
What role do you play in your friend group?
What is your number one goal in life?
Who was the first person to break your heart?
Are you afraid of love?
If money were no object, what’s the first thing you would buy?
What is your most cherished possession?
What is something about you that you don’t tell a lot of people about?
How would you describe yourself?
Do you have any hidden talents people don’t know about?
What was it like growing up as the youngest/oldest/middle/only child?
How do you like to spend your free time?
What’s a hobby you were really into as a kid?
Was there a story or fairytale that scared you as a child?
What was your favorite song?
Where was your first kiss?
How do you deal with the worst things that happen?
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
What was the worst gift you ever received?
What is the one thing you are the most afraid of?
What is something that gives you hope?
If our dreams are our subconscious trying to tell us something, what are your dreams trying to tell you?
What do you love most about each season of the year?
What is your favorite musical instrument
What is your most random item that you can’t seem to throw out?
How would you change your wardrobe with no societal pressure?
What does “success” mean to you?
What’s your biggest regret?
When do you feel most alive?
Do you think more with pictures or words?
Are people born good, or do we learn moral virtue?
Do all people deserve respect, no matter what they have done?
Describe your perfect day.
Are there evil people? Does evil exist at all?
What are your thoughts on fate?
Who do you admire most and why?
What is your worst habit, and what is keeping you from beating it?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
What is the biggest compliment you can give someone?
Why do you want to achieve your goals?
What helps you stay motivated in trying times?
What’s a common experience for many people that you’ve never experienced?
What are some misconceptions about your hobby?
What makes you smile every day?
Which place do you someday want to live in?
What’s your “and then it got worse” story?
How do you support your friends in ways they might not notice?
Do you think you make a good leader or would make a good leader? Why or why not?
What’s the most ridiculous name you’ve ever heard?
What holiday tradition do you wish you could do every single day?
How adventurous are you?
How much do you trust or distrust authority figures?
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned?
What was your last travel destination?
What do you hope never changes?
What brings you joy?
What are some things you’ve had to unlearn?
Where is the most relaxing place you’ve ever been to?
What are you afraid people see when they look at you?
What's the best piece of advice you ever received?
What is your favorite season of the year?
What qualities do you look for in a close friend or partner?
Do you have any words or phrases that you use more than anyone else?
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
What are your creative gifts?
What are your creative weaknesses?
What makes a space calming to you?
How do you see yourself?
How do you think others see you?
How do you want people to see you?
What weird thing makes you stressed out?
What is a skill or hobby you would like to learn?
What has turned out to be a huge silver lining in your life?
Are you scared of change?
What’s the evilest thing you have ever witnessed?
What if you woke up and discovered you were the only person on earth?
What if you were given three wishes, what would you wish for?
What’s your go-to way to break the ice and learn about someone?
Do you have a tool that you rely on more than anything else?
What’s the number one priority for your lifetime?
If you could give advice to your younger self what would you say?
What is your belief in the concept of fate?
If you can go anywhere, where are you going?
