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I find interviewing characters a useful tool to find out more about them before I decide to put them in a story. I have to believe in the characters themselves to be able to write their stories up at all. If I don’t believe in their possibility, why should anyone else?

There are many ways into creating characters and I mix up how I go about this myself. It keeps things interesting but I do find the question and answer approach so useful. It is probably the tool I use the most often.

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Now I’m fond of a good quiz (Pointless, Mastermind, University Challenge etc) and I always count it as a good day if I get the book/author related questions right. I do feel like I’m a numpty if I don’t!

But I also use quizzing techniques when it comes to creating stories. One way I do this is to quiz potential characters. I want to find out just what it is about them which means I should write their story up. I see it almost like interviewing a potential actor for a role. I must get my cast right. If they don’t fascinate me, they’re unlikely to work their charms on potential readers.

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quizzing your characters

Questions To Ask Your Characters

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