Internal/External Conflict Questionnaire

Posing an external conflict for your character calls for immediate action like Miaka having to get the shinzaho before Yui. On the other hand, having a complex inner conflict like Yui's emotional struggle while she is in the book creates tension. Copy and paste these questions and record your responses in your own document before adding to a character log!

Internal Conflict Questionnaire

 * Is there any past experience that prevents your character from doing certain things?
 * Are they open with their friends/love interest/family? Why or why not?
 * Are they considered mentally healthy?
 * Do they often put a lot of thought before they do things? Why or why not?
 * Do some of their actions and motivations anger or otherwise disrupt other characters?
 * Are they assertive in their beliefs? Why or why not?

External Conflict Questionnaire

 * Does their environment pose any threat to them?
 * Does their environment dictate what they can and can't say?
 * Are there forces controlling their motivations or otherwise directly interfering with their way of life?
 * Are there people in their environment that your character dislikes? Is there a reason why?
 * Are their people in your character's environment that they aim to please or are taken with?