SPEED DATING
~Your Characters ~
I like to try something different when I am having trouble deciding on what story I want to start, work on and or finish.
Recently the thought popped into my head: “What would it be like to speed date one of my characters?”
So in answering my question I decided as a first trial to find some basic questions to ask my characters.
Your task is to speed date one of your own characters – [ Preferably Adult Characters. Or if not late Young Adults.]
[ Questions ]
These are the questions you will ask your character. Note every single question must be answered.
1) What do you do for work? - It is an introductory question. It may reveal the professional status of a person but little about his personality. So move on to another question.
2) Where are you from? - This reveals background. It throws better light on the person.
3) What is the one thing about yourself that you would like me to know? More insight into personality.
4) When was your last relationship and how long did it last? A probing question that will open up the communication.
5) What are you looking for in a relationship? You can both instantly compare whether you match in this area.
6) What do you think is the most important value in a relationship?
7 ) Do you want to marry or have you ever been married? This is important, as it will reveal if both are moving in the same direction - towards or away from marriage.
8) What do you look for in a husband/wife? Try to elicit an honest answer.
9) Do you want/do you have any children? An important question if you are looking for a long-term relationship and your partner is not.
10) What do you do for fun? - This will throw light on whether your leisure activities match. Are you a bookworm and she an outdoorsy person?
11) What are you most proud about? This reveals the basic values of the person - whether he/she values money or adventure/ intellectual pursuits.
12) Is religion important to you? 24x7 living together means understanding on certain basic issues like religious beliefs.
13) Do you follow politics? Are you a Democrat or a Republican? You can spar on your political affiliations.
14) Do you believe in love at first sight? You can decide whether he/she is a romantic person or not.
15) What is your most treasured possession and why? What a person is sentimental about reveals a great deal about his personality. Is it his bike or a locket presented by a sister?
16) What is your favorite month of the year and why? Does he like to sweat it out in summer activities or curl up like a cat in winter?
17) Which is your favorite book/movie? Both of you can discuss why you like a book or a movie - throws further in sight into personality.
18) Which is the last book you read? A conversation starter.
19) Which is the one job in the world that you would love to do? Throws light on likes and dislikes.
20) Which is your favorite music and your favorite singer/band? Do you share musical tastes?
21) Do you like animals/keep pets? Are you going to clash on this issue - one an animal hater, the other a pet lover?
22) How do you spend your spare time? This is important, as it will really help if both love to do the same things in spare time.
23) Where do you see yourself in five years time? Watch out if he has no definite goals for the future and is in a rut. A positive mark for her if she has her life and career planned out positively.
24) If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be? Silly, amusing question to get the laughs.
25) Do you believe a cup is half empty or half full? Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
26) If you could travel back through time, what single mistake would you correct in life? What are the deepest regrets of a person?
27) You have got six months to live, what will you do first? Insight into personality.
28) Is sexual compatibility important to you? Do opinions match?
29) Who was your hero, as a child? Insight into personality.
30) If you won a lottery, how would you spend your millions? Amusing question just for laughs.
31) Which was the first crush you ever had? Reminiscing sentiments.
32) What makes you laugh/cry? Really important and throws light on personality.
33) If you have friends coming over, what would you cook?
34) Describe your perfect holiday. One thinks frozen Alaska, the other sunny Australia.
35) Which T.V. program would you never miss? Do our tastes match?
36) What is the last CD you bought?
37) Are you a morning person or a night person? We will never spend common time.
38) Would you like to climb a mountain or trek across a desert? We will never agree on holidays.
39) What adjective would a close friend use to describe you? Friendly or idiotic.
40) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
41) Into which personality’s shoes would you like to step for a day? Says a lot about your taste.
42) Who is you favorite actor/actress/celebrity and why?
43) Who is your favorite sportsperson?
44) What is your favorite sporting activity?
45) Which is your favorite genre of movies – comedy/thriller/action?
[Rules]
. It is speed dating – No question should linger on for more than a paragraph.
. Must answer all Questions for a Finalist position.
. Must put characters name in A/N
. Feel free to be wild and silly – but be mature unless your character is a total tool.
. Remember. You are the one asking the questions – Your character must answer.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 14
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes: Thank you for all the entries. Some were more well thought out and unique than others. The winners were those who captured my attention with their vibrant, fresh takes of characters. Congratulations.
Thanks for entering everyone.
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 325294, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
-
1) What do you do for work? 1• Commented on by judge. [remove]
-
1) What do you do for work? - It is an introductory question. It may reveal the professional status of a person but little about his person• Commented on by judge. [remove]
-
by xXDaring2DreamXx 800 words, 8 comments, on Aug 13 4:18 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
-
1) What do you do for work?1
• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
Claude's Speed-Dating Profileby Shadow Pixie 900 words, 1 comment, on Sep 8 1:51 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
-
Speed dating with a soldier...• Commented on by judge. [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 332812, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
-
(Introductory stuff)1
2• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 332514, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [10]
Add a comment
Comments
-
This is an amazingly funny contest! I'll be sure to enter.
-
Don't you think there are just a few questions too many? I mean you do want a story kind of thing, not an FAQ, right?
Besides, its speed-dating. Though I love the concept, its fun. -
-
Not really.
I want the questions answered.
It is speed dating, but it is to know your characters.
The more questions; the better.
I am not asking fro story length answers, some are very simple and can be answered with one word.
Story write is about challenging your talent. -
-
I love this idea!
You know that I'll probably shoot something out for ya for this 
-
-
-
Oh, this is like no other contest!
If I had time, I'm sure I would enter! I will be checking back to see what entries you get! Good luck and have fun!
-Vio -
it can be a female too right?
-
-
Your character -YES ;]
-
-
Hey, I was wondering if you'd prefer it to be filled out like a survey or written out like a story. I started writing it out like a story but then I realized that might not be what you want... I can easily change it if you don't want it that way, but I was just wondering.
Thanks!
-
-
If you've already started then there is no point in starting aknew. In your A/N just mention it ;]
-
-
ohhh, blairey... this is epic! perhaps me and my captain-emo will join you in this lovely contest.
loveeee you. x -
-
OH LORDY ON A STICK WITH MASSIVE PINAPPLE CURLY FRENCH FRIES...
Captin EMO ....zOMG I miss him. You must must have him in my contest. Hows you..
ZOMG
I LOVES YOU TOO... -
-
that sounds delicious... you, me, captain-emo, and a bucket of pineapple french-fries? ohhhh, hells yes!
i ish ok. i have a new job and moved back to my hometown from the shithole i was living in. lol. it's good to be back.
-
-
-
I really wanna do this...
-
Can I do a female character? Since I'm a girl and I'm not lesbian. But I have a female character that's really fun>
-
-
Off course you can ;]
Male or Female it doesn't matter.
As long as you follow by the rules ;]
-
-
ooohhh, blairey! me and captain emo both thank you for the shiny gold thing. his girlfriend's kinda annoyed, though...
Adding your comment:
