THE 6 QUESTIONS TO MAKE A BETTER CHARACTER

THE 6 QUESTIONS TO MAKE A BETTER CHARACTER

Below you can find the six questions you should always be asking about your characters in order to create well rounded, believable ones. Be sure to refer back to these when you are writing your screenplays.

1. Who is your character? Is this character the protagonist, the antagonist, a supporting character? What is the character's name? Describe the character's physical characteristics and personality characteristics.

2. What does your character do for a living? What is he trying to achieve? What is his goal?

3. When does the story take place? Does it take place now, in the past, in the future?

4. Where is your character located? Describe the physical location.

5. Why does your character look or behave the way he does? What is his motivation?

6. How do your character's mannerisms or actions define his personality?