Before you sit down to write your scene, list the characters in the scene and write out their individual goals. Even if you never state those motivations in the prose, knowing them will help you write more authentic character interactions and add complexity and richness to your story.
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Practical Prompt 9-27-17
Over the past 2 months you’ve gone further into your characters’ backstories. Now that you know more about your characters’ backstories, make sure their motivations in the beginning of the story you’re writing are consistent with their pasts.
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Practical Prompt 9-20-17
Whatever issue of the day dominates a person’s formative years can affect their perspective for years. If you grew up during a major war or a burgeoning pandemic, it will shape your views. What was the major issue during your characters’ early years, and how did that issue affect them?
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Practical Prompt 9-13-17
Everyone has hopes and dreams when they are little. What were your characters’ biggest aspirations when they were younger?
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Practical Prompt 9-6-17
It’s week five of character backstory. What is the worst thing each of your characters has ever done to someone else? Who was it? How long ago did it happen? Why did it happen? Do your characters regret it today, or would they do it all over again?