Lists Exercise

Come up with 5 items for each of these lists. You can write them in bullet format, in narrative, or however you like. They can be Big Things or Small Things; your character might dislike tuna salad, or she might dislike her mother (or both). The key is to think about your character in a detailed way.

Things your character fears

Things your character loves

Things your character dislikes

Things your character is ashamed of or doesn't want to admit to

Things your character wishes s/he had done

Things your character wishes s/he had not done

Things your character would never do

Secrets your character keeps (their own or other peoples')

People your character admires

People your character dislikes or looks down on

Beliefs or superstitions your character holds

Things your character hates