Prompts about what they refuse to do

This prompt pack contains 25 thought-provoking writing exercises focused on character refusal—the things your characters won’t do, say, or accept. These prompts help writers explore moral boundaries, personal traumas, and defining limitations that make characters more complex. Perfect for novelists, screenwriters, and RPG game masters looking to add depth to their characters. Use them as warm-up exercises, plot catalysts, or to break through writer’s block by examining what makes your characters say ‘no’ when others would say ‘yes.’