Your character is driving around lost. Not just a little lost – hopelessly lost. A group of young black men wait for the bus on the corner. A gas station is across a divided highway – hard to reach. Who does s/he ask for directions? Why?   If you enjoyed this post, look around, or…

Picture a door-to-door salesman. Here is his opening line: “Hello, sir (or madam). I’m Rick. I’m hoping to have a moment of your time to show you the last vacuum you will ever need to buy.” Who answers the door? Does the salesman get in? Is the salesman legit or is he casing the place?…

Imagine two characters discussing a controversial topic. (Think: abortion, religion, etc.) How does the conversation go if they’re neighbors who act and think alike? (Do they admit things they wouldn’t in mixed company?) How does the conversation change if the exchange happens in a doctor’s office or similar place by chance, but they have differing…

Your character is very tired and the normally quiet neighbor is playing really loud music. Does your character go over to ask to turn the music down? What does s/he find if s/he does. If s/he tries to ignore it, how? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future…

Your main character is asked to go skiing by a new love interest. S/he doesn’t want to admit s/he’s never been skiing. What does s/he do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.   

Your character’s car gets stuck in a snowbank on a deserted stretch of road. The weather is bad and getting worse. No help is coming, even with a call to 911. What does your character do to survive?   If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via…