Getting into the heads of your characters, especially your protagonist’s, is the name of the game for all good fiction writing. Time now for some tips for those of you who are writing prose fiction. (But if you’re very, very smart and read closely, all you TV writing peeps will benefit as well.)
by Rita Karnopp
Your primary character’s point of view can only be real if you empathize and understand them inside and out. You want your reader to see the story through the eyes of your character.
We get to know our characters by asking them questions . . . like you would a new acquaintance or perhaps a new family member you’ve never met. So what kind of questions can you ask that will give you the understanding you need to get to know your primary characters?