What Kind of Author are You; How do you Treat your Charas?

What kind of Author are you? How do you treat your characters? Are you emotionally invested, or maybe it's just a hobby to create worlds? Maybe your characters are real people, or maybe they're just names on paper.

If your characters were to come into the real world, how would you handle them? How would they handle you? What kind of reaction would you have? Find out now!

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When you're writing a particularly difficult or emotional scene for your character, what is your primary feeling?
- A sense of dramatic satisfaction.
- Empathy and concern for what they're going through.
- Detachment, focused on how it serves the overall story.
- Excitement to see how they react and evolve.
How do you typically feel when a reader criticizes a character you've created?
- Defensive of your creation and their role in the story.
- Protective of the character's feelings and experiences.
- Curious about their interpretation and how it aligns with your intent.
- Annoyed that they're not understanding the nuances you've built.
- Acceptance that not everyone will like your characters.
- Agreeing with the reader, but not doing much about it.
If you could instantly transport yourself into the world you've created, would you?
- Probably not, I prefer observing from a distance.
- Absolutely! I'd love to experience it firsthand.
- Only if I could maintain control over the narrative.
- Maybe, but only to learn more about how it truly functions.
- Absolutely not, my world is hell!
How do you generally approach the backstories and traumas of your characters?
- As necessary tools to drive the plot and create conflict.
- With careful consideration for their emotional impact on the character.
- As elements to be strategically revealed for maximum effect.
- As opportunities to explore the depths of their being and motivations.
- All of the Above
If one of your villain characters suddenly appeared in the real world and started causing trouble, what would be your primary response?
- "They're just fulfilling their intended role."
- Fear and a sense of responsibility for unleashing them.
- Annoyance that they're acting outside the confines of your story.
- Fascination with how their fictional nature translates to reality.
Imagine a character you've written expresses a desire to change their established fate or go against your plans for them. What is your reaction?
- Frustration that they're not following the intended story.
- A willingness to explore this new direction and see where it leads.
- A sense of "they don't know what's best for them."
- Intrigue at this unexpected development.
- No reaction, whatever they want is what they get.
Which aspect of your fictional world do you find the most compelling?
- The intricate plotlines and conflicts.
- The depth and complexity of the characters.
- The unique rules, history, or systems of the world itself.
- The potential for pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas.
Imagine one of your characters achieves a significant goal or experiences great happiness. What is your immediate reaction?
- A feeling of "they finally served their purpose."
- Genuine joy and pride for them.
- Interest in how this will affect the rest of the narrative.
- A sense of satisfaction in seeing your vision realized.
- The immediate need to take it away from them.
Do you ever find yourself thinking about your characters as if they have lives and feelings independent of your writing?
- Not really, they're tools for the story.
- Constantly, I feel very connected to them.
- Sometimes, in terms of how their actions impact the plot.
- Yes, as if they are experiments unfolding in my mind.
If one of your most beloved characters appeared in the real world and expressed romantic interest in you, how would you likely respond?
- It would be strange, they're just a character.
- I'd be flattered but would need to consider the reality of the situation.
- I'd see it as a natural extension of our connection.
- I'd be curious to explore the dynamic but wary of the power imbalance.
- No way, that's just gross!
- Hell yes, fictional characters are the best partners!
When you envision your characters interacting with each other, what aspect do you focus on most?
- How their interactions drive the plot forward.
- The emotional dynamics and relationships between them.
- How their interactions reveal more about the world's rules or history.
- The potential for unexpected outcomes and character development.
If you had the power to bring any element from your fictional world into the real world (magic, technology, creatures, etc.), what would you choose?
- Something that would benefit humanity or solve a real-world problem.
- Something that would introduce an element of chaos or the unexpected.
- Something fantastical, such as magic or mental powers.
- Something personal just for myself that reminds me of a character.
Do you ever find yourself wishing you could step into your fictional world and guide your characters through their challenges?
- No, they need to face their own destinies.
- Yes, especially when they're going through difficult times.
- Only to ensure the story progresses according to your vision.
- Perhaps, to observe their reactions up close and personal.
- Yes, because they really need it.
Imagine one of your characters is facing a moral dilemma with no easy answers. Which of the following best describes your approach as their creator?
- I already know the "right" answer for them based on their role in the story, and I'll guide them towards it.
- I feel deeply for their struggle and hope they can find a path that minimizes their pain.
- I'm fascinated by the different choices they could make and the potential consequences of each.
- I see this as an opportunity to explore the complexities of morality within my world's established rules.
- I'm curious to see what they will choose, even if it surprises me or goes against my initial ideas.
- I might even consider what I would do in their situation and project that onto them.
- I would manipulate the circumstances to force them down a path that serves the overall narrative, regardless of their personal feelings.
- I would feel a strong urge to intervene and protect them from the difficult choice altogether.
If your most significant character were to suddenly appear in your home and express their genuine thoughts and feelings about their life and the events you've put them through, what would be your most likely internal reaction?
- A sense of validation if they appreciated your storytelling and their role.
- Deep empathy and a desire to comfort them, regardless of their alignment.
- Intellectual curiosity about how their fictional perspective translates to reality.
- A guilt, unease, or fear, especially if they've suffered greatly in your stories.
- A feeling of excitement at this unexpected interaction and the potential for new ideas.
- A desire to understand if they align with the ideal partner you envisioned.
- An urge to reassert your authority as their creator and remind them of their purpose.
- Ignoring their feelings, or possibly a longing for them to take you back to their world.

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