character-interview

A character interview framework automates deep profiling by guiding an 80-question interview to build rich backstory and motivation. It helps screenwriters, novelists, and game writers create new characters, refine voice, and plan narrative arcs.

You start a character interview by invoking the skill with a YAML frontmatter containing the name and description. The framework then guides you through 80 questions to generate a complete character dossier for your storytelling needs.

Yes, you can use the character interview framework for novelists, screenwriters, and game writers. It supports creating new characters, refining existing ones, and aligning voice and motivation across various storytelling formats.

You can use the character interview framework with no dependencies. It requires only YAML frontmatter with name and description, explicit invocation triggers in SKILL.md, and a reusable interview template to generate a complete character dossier.

To build a character backstory, you need YAML frontmatter with name and description, and a reusable interview template. Optional assets directories support extended development for screenwriters, novelists, and game writers.