Unlock Hidden Depths: The Secret Interview Technique That Brings Your Characters to Life
4) Let your character answer, however long or short they want to go.
5) Ask another question based on that answer. You can be friendly or antagonistic, or both, or neither. Pretend you’re writing a feature article for your favorite news outlet. Make your character talk. Listen to how they express themselves. Continue until you’re done.
Which Characters Should You Interview?
I find it useful to interview any character who gets significant air time in my novel.
Definitely interview your lead character. One of the hardest parts of writing a novel is figuring out where your story is going. When you interview your lead character, ask them where they think they’re going. Then in your story, force them to go somewhere else.
