tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post6061353824622383379..comments2024-03-14T02:21:43.549-07:00Comments on Faeries, Dragons, and Spaceships: Never Give Up, Never Surrender!Marie Andreashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-7352392291642184682012-12-14T11:39:43.876-08:002012-12-14T11:39:43.876-08:00Creating characters that readers can identify with...Creating characters that readers can identify with, I think really goes far. If they cannot idenfity with, then they can understand their motives and see the world through that character's eyes--what they do, say and how they act makes sense within the context of the novel.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-60940677303618082082012-12-08T07:57:27.422-08:002012-12-08T07:57:27.422-08:00Interesting point, Susan. And yes, you would need...Interesting point, Susan. And yes, you would need deep POV to see the motiovation for a strength that may not be seen from the character's regular interaction.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and commenting- nice points :)<br /><br />MarieMarie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-15135973580228928022012-12-07T05:02:44.678-08:002012-12-07T05:02:44.678-08:00It's dangerous ground, but I find many of my n...It's dangerous ground, but I find many of my new writer, read and critique comrades do not know how to write deep POV. Even though they read a lot, it seems difficult for them to understand that the character is narrating his or her own actions and how important is internal dialogue (if only as a behavioral beat or tag to the words their character speaks or the thoughts their character thinks)to flesh out the feelings.<br /><br /> Those internal feelings are what help me connect to the characters. So maybe a little less Cinematic View and more Deep Penetration, as Orson Scott Card might say in his book, "Characters and Viewpoint." <br /><br />Susan Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702244690723617799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-74814376118310281902012-12-06T21:55:30.857-08:002012-12-06T21:55:30.857-08:00Both of those are great Greta! And great point abo...Both of those are great Greta! And great point about a few moments in their heads- so much can be shown by just reactions. I'm finding that I will try to think of what the most upsetting thing would be for that character- then do it. A complete control freak character in one of my books finds out she hasn't even control of herself really.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and commenting!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-84862573973753173472012-12-06T21:52:49.351-08:002012-12-06T21:52:49.351-08:00Thanks Cassi! I actually printed the can't fai...Thanks Cassi! I actually printed the can't fail, only quit quote up and posted it in my room- it's a great reminder that we are all "in progress" therefore we haven't failed :).<br /><br />Thanks for coming by!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-88817539567817221872012-12-06T21:50:44.459-08:002012-12-06T21:50:44.459-08:00I've heard of that core event concept before, ...I've heard of that core event concept before, I think I also heard of it as something else, but I can't recall now.<br /><br />But it's a great thing to keep in mind when we're creating our characters!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and commenting Christy!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-84431486763828007692012-12-06T21:48:12.670-08:002012-12-06T21:48:12.670-08:00LOL_ I think we just like messing our characters u...LOL_ I think we just like messing our characters up ;). I do the same thing Nicole!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and commenting!<br /><br />Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-62502546738087952342012-12-06T14:00:42.998-08:002012-12-06T14:00:42.998-08:00Very true. I had one of my characters terrified of...Very true. I had one of my characters terrified of being in holes in the ground (because as a child she'd been locked in a cellar overnight)and then when she has to escape, she has to use tunnels underground. And this is a woman with incredible mental capacities who you couldn't imagine was afraid of anything. I had another person forced to cross water when he was terrified of drowning.<br /><br />I think the thing is, you have to ground those fears so that they're real. A few moments in a character's head is all it needs.Gretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011218229698210595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-88571121355470057672012-12-06T12:11:19.643-08:002012-12-06T12:11:19.643-08:00Great post! You included my favorite quote, and I ...Great post! You included my favorite quote, and I also loved the thing about how you can never fail, only quit. What a great thing to keep in mind. :)Cassi Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002927554421244606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-31522465147744106412012-12-06T12:07:07.937-08:002012-12-06T12:07:07.937-08:00Marie & Nicole,
Just took a workshop that tou...Marie & Nicole,<br /><br />Just took a workshop that touched on core events. If you create a core event that knocks a character to his/her knees, that is devastating, horrific, painful and debilitating enough you will find the place where flaws are concieved. Christy McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693039408187301779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-19353547985934783232012-12-06T06:46:05.874-08:002012-12-06T06:46:05.874-08:00Very true!! I have a hard time creating flaws that...Very true!! I have a hard time creating flaws that create problems, but I love putting obstacles ahead of my character and bringing on the pressure. :) That really does make for interesting reading!Nicole Pyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920135146911951755noreply@blogger.com