A Cure for Writer's Block? Meme

Directions:  Pick a character from one of your stories...preferably the one you're currently having problems with.  Then answer as many of these questions as you can. Go!  

Alternate Directions Using More Than One Character:  (To make the rotation come out even this will work best for 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, or 15 characters)  Pick a random letter from each of your chosen characters' names - make sure the letters are all different.  Then find that letter on the list below and make a note of that number.

A = 13
B = 17
C = 1
D = 14
E = 18
F = 3
G = 7
H = 11
I = 12
J = 25
K = 22
L = 10
M = 5
N = 6
O = 4
P = 19
Q = 9
R = 20
S = 15
T = 26
U = 16
V = 24
W = 2
X = 8
Y = 21
Z= 23

Once you have all the numbers written down, put them in a list with the largest number first and the smallest number last.  That will be the character rotation for the questions.  Here's an example:

My characters are going to be

Emiko Nagataki, Sam Warren, Melina Zachary

And I've picked the following letters from their names:
Emi = O, Sam = W, Mel  = H

Based on the list above that means that
O = 4 , W = 2, H = 11

So, my character rotation would be Melina, Emiko, Sam.  Thus, question 1 would be about Melina's weird dream, question 2 would be about Emiko buying a gun, question 3 would be about Sam's new religion, question 4 would be about a movie Melina hates, etc, etc.

Why make it so complicated?  Well...I guess you don't have to...but it helps me keep myself from "rigging" the questions to fit the characters.    If you don't think you have that problem, then there are plenty of easier ways to rotate through the questions.    

Oh, also, there's no rule that says you have to answer them all (although you can if you want to.)  Instead, you could pick 2 or 3 of them and write something a bit more in-depth.  It's really all up to you.  

Alrighty, so without further ado, here are your questions.  Have fun!  

1)  Your character has a very weird dream that involves them having a good time with someone they absolutely hate!  What does the dream entail and what would happen if the other person ever found out about the dream?

2)  What reason would your character have to buy a gun?  And what would it take to make then use that gun on someone important to them?

3)  If your character were to suddenly decide to practice a different religion what would it be and why?

4)  What movie would your character have to be dragged to kicking and screaming and who would be most likely to be doing the dragging?

5)  How would your character react to crossing paths with a creepy stranger in a dark alley?

6)  If your character were suddenly to get very sick, who would help them get through it?  Would they be happy to have that help?

7)  Your character suddenly wins the lottery!  What's the first thing they'd do with their winnings?  

8)  Your character decides to form a band.  Who else would be in it?  What would the band's name be?  What kind of music would they play?  Would they be any good?  How long would it take before the band broke up?

9)  Your character suddenly finds themselves trapped in a notoriously haunted house.  How do they react?

10)  Someone is blackmailing your character with some rather...interesting photos.  What's on those negatives?!

11)  How would your character react if technology suddenly ceased to exist?

12)  Your character has a choice - face their worst fear...or let someone die.  What is that fear and what choice would they make?

13)  How far would your character be willing to go to survive if there were suddenly forced to live out on the streets?

14)  What job would your character most likely have if they worked at the circus and why?

15)  There's been a natural disaster in the town where your character is living (flood, tornado, earthquake, etc.)  How would they react to the aftermath?

16)  Your character discovers that someone they care about is actually a criminal hiding from the law.  How would they react?

17)  If your character had to pick another place and time to live in what would it be and why?

18)  When your character goes grocery shopping what's the one thing that must ALWAYS be on the list?

19)  Think about the one trait your character likes most about themselves.  What if they were to wake up tomorrow and it was replaced by something completely opposite?  How would they react?  If it's not a physical trait, how would it change their personality?

20)  Your character discovers that they need to get (or will be forced to get) a roommate - what would their want ad say?

21)  What are your character's chances of survival if they got lost in the wilderness?

22)  If your character knew they only had 24 hours to live how would they spend that time?

23)  What animal does your character most closely indentify with?  Is it the same animal that you (the writer) identify your character with?  Why or why not?

24)  Your character suddenly finds themselves in a world entirely opposite from their own and there's NO WAY back.  How well would they adjust to the change?

25)  Your character has signed up for and gotten a spot on a reality TV show - what show is it and how well would they do? (Note: It does not have to be a show that's currently on the air)

26)  Consider other popular universes you're familiar with (i.e. Naruto, Doctor Who, Narnia, Star Trek, Twilight, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, etc.)  Which one do you think your character would fit into most comfortably and why?  If your character is ALREADY a part of one of these universes, please pick a DIFFERENT one.

27)  Your character is being forced (or has agreed) to babysit a very inquisitive 5-year-old.  What happens?

28)  Your character somehow manages to get completely plastered.  What kind of drunk are they - depressed, goofy, angry, talkative, etc.?  Describe the situation that led to this turn of events.  

29)  How does your character feel about their birthday?  What would a typical birthday celebration entail?

30)  Your character receives an anonymous love letter.  How do they react?  Do they suspect someone they know of sending it?  If so, are they correct in their assumption?  Would they confront the suspected person?


Okay, that's all of them...at least for now.  If enough people seem to find this useful and/or are interested in me making another one of these, then I might consider it.