Get to Know Your Character Week #7

Prompt:
What is your character's favorite self-indulgent/guilty pleasure movie? Book? Other?

Get to Know Your Character Week #6

Prompt:
What is your character's favorite "pick me up"?

Get to Know Your Character Week #5

Prompt:
What would be your character's last-minute, go-to Halloween costume, the one worn every year?

Get to Know Your Character Week #4

Prompt:
Today spend around 30 minutes surfing the internet for pictures of your characters- try for less-known celebrities as well as up-and-comers. Base your decisions on physical traits rather than roles played, although personality can be a (small-ish) factor.

Get to Know Your Character Week #3

Prompt:
What is your character's favorite band? Favorite song? Can you incorporate it into a scene somehow?

Get to Know Your Character Week #2

Prompt:
Does your character have a favorite outfit? Be specific. Don't just say a dress, but say a black silk halter dress. Don't just say t-shirts and jeans, but say Levi's 501 and a Kiss concert shirt. Give background. Is the dress a gift? Was the concert tee actually from the concert, or ordered online but passed off as the real thing?

Get to Know Your Character Week #1

This week is going to be full of prompts centered around character development in fiction. Hopefully this will spark new scenes and greater familiarity with your star.

Prompt:
Does your character have any self-delusions? Are they destructive? Are they helpful? What purpose does this delusion serve?