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This skill provides the 80-question character interview framework for deep character development...
Apply this skill when:
Grab a couple of drinks, maybe make dinner and get ready to interview the character you are about to create for your screenplay. These questions will help you get to know your characters on a one-to-one basis, even if the exact information never shows up in your script.
As the God of your world that you created in your script, these questions will help you build a foundation and develop the characters you've created.
Tip: Put the questions and answers on index cards or divide each character separately. This will help create a backstory for each character later.
# Character Dossier: [CHARACTER NAME]
## Basic Information
- **Full Name**:
- **Nickname**:
- **Age/DOB**:
- **Birthplace**:
- **Current Residence**:
- **Occupation**:
## Physical Description
- **Height/Build**:
- **Distinguishing Features**:
- **Voice Quality**:
- **Dress Style**:
## Background
- **Family**:
- **Education**:
- **Economic Status**:
- **Defining Childhood Experience**:
## Psychology
- **Greatest Fear**:
- **Deepest Desire**:
- **Core Belief**:
- **Fatal Flaw**:
- **Greatest Strength**:
## Relationships
- **Romantic History**:
- **Key Friendships**:
- **Family Dynamics**:
- **Enemies/Rivals**:
## Story Function
- **Role in Story**: (Protagonist/Antagonist/Supporting)
- **Want**: (External goal)
- **Need**: (Internal growth required)
- **Arc**: (How they change)
Reference these 18 classical character archetypes (370-287 BC):
Examples:
