Hey writer,
📝 Writing Prompts & Questions for Your Post
🎯 Setting the Tone:
Why do you think great characters matter more than anything else in a story?
What makes a character stick with you long after the book is over?
If you had to sum up your character philosophy in one sentence, what would it be?
🧠 Teaching Moments:
What are the most common mistakes you see beginner writers make when creating characters?
How do you balance plot and character—do you build story around the character, or the other way around?
What’s one “golden nugget” about character creation you wish someone had told you earlier?
💡 Practical Tips (for the reader):
What are 2–3 simple ways a writer can deepen a character beyond name/appearance?
What questions should a writer ask themselves when getting to know a new character?
How do you make sure your characters feel real—even if they’re in a fantasy or exaggerated setting?
💬 Personal Touch:
Do you have a favorite character you've written? What makes them your favorite?
Have you ever discovered something about a character while writing, that surprised you?
Do you ever talk to your characters or imagine how they’d react in real life?
Let’s write something beautiful.
—Elin 🤍
