tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post9205640555247106875..comments2024-03-22T02:54:23.511-06:00Comments on Shallee McArthur: The Writing Process: Creating CharactersShalleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-19609944828527566742011-01-17T00:08:14.599-07:002011-01-17T00:08:14.599-07:00Thanks for the wonderful post! I have an award for...Thanks for the wonderful post! I have an award for you on my blog: www.margokelly.blogspot.com come stop by and pick it up! It will be available Monday morning.Margo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474612650116392270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-1864141731812144562011-01-16T14:47:44.768-07:002011-01-16T14:47:44.768-07:00I don't start with a really clear idea of my c...I don't start with a really clear idea of my characters. I have bullet points for the things I need to know, but for the most part they develop as my story moves forward.<br /><br />Great post!Kari Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404956407734167300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-23849784221002536952011-01-16T13:37:28.442-07:002011-01-16T13:37:28.442-07:00I usually have to drag some of it out LOL. Soemtim...I usually have to drag some of it out LOL. Soemtimes it's there, but usually it takes a while to develpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-44713382040796593932011-01-16T12:08:58.125-07:002011-01-16T12:08:58.125-07:00I keep a 'bible' on my novels and each cha...I keep a 'bible' on my novels and each character get one or two pages. I start with basic physical description stuff and add other things as the story progresses.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-33691073085232982302011-01-15T10:53:32.366-07:002011-01-15T10:53:32.366-07:00Hi Shallee...for some strange reason when I click ...Hi Shallee...for some strange reason when I click on your picture in my followers list I am not led to your blog.<br /><br />Even when I click on your comments on my blog, its taking me ages to be linked to your blog. And when I try to comment on your blog, it takes me several attempts. Please could you check why this is happening.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-22803724728179260292011-01-15T09:54:58.435-07:002011-01-15T09:54:58.435-07:00Thanks for the awesome links. I have a mental imag...Thanks for the awesome links. I have a mental image of my characters. Some jump into my head fully formed. Others are dragged out screaming, kicking and also biting.<br /><br />You have an award on my blog.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-60592190195940829152011-01-15T01:42:49.320-07:002011-01-15T01:42:49.320-07:00Thanks for the links.
I do character journals. ...Thanks for the links. <br /><br />I do character journals. I write like the character for a few pages before I begin a wip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-618381600501993292011-01-14T17:53:57.102-07:002011-01-14T17:53:57.102-07:00That is one of the most complete character profile...That is one of the most complete character profiles I've ever seen.Soniahttp://storytreasury.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-72179428416411171092011-01-14T13:23:00.934-07:002011-01-14T13:23:00.934-07:00I love hearing about how author's create their...I love hearing about how author's create their characters. It's all so fascinating!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-21334254972425283652011-01-14T12:32:43.746-07:002011-01-14T12:32:43.746-07:00I have a rough idea of who they are when I begin. ...I have a rough idea of who they are when I begin. I don't nail down the details until the revision stage though as things about them often change about 1/3 through the 1st draft.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-8085121395771009742011-01-14T12:15:52.715-07:002011-01-14T12:15:52.715-07:00I have a character file, too, and Myers-Briggs is ...I have a character file, too, and Myers-Briggs is one of the best almost-starting points I've found.<br />I enjoy journaling from my mc's pov as well, about past life, dreams, goals, ideals, etc--which also helps me get into their voice.<br />Thanks for sharing this!Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-15786835747860931112011-01-14T12:06:18.657-07:002011-01-14T12:06:18.657-07:00They usually come to me fully-formed, or when I be...They usually come to me fully-formed, or when I begin writing down what I do know about the characters.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-74483173504115109822011-01-14T11:27:53.950-07:002011-01-14T11:27:53.950-07:00My character creating process is somewhat more sub...My character creating process is somewhat more subconscious. I usually don't have a file on a character, though for the main characters I will fill out a character profile sheet that I have. I don't usually look at it again, though. I try to make sure they are real people by thinking about the qualities and personalities of people I know. People-watching is a great way for me to come up with characters.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-89344923615729092362011-01-14T10:29:55.869-07:002011-01-14T10:29:55.869-07:00I'm a pantser all the way. Everything is in my...I'm a pantser all the way. Everything is in my head and heart, and goes straight there to the paper. I never outline, or even think much about the characters, plot or any of it until I start writing. I'd like to be more organized with my next book.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-11688497217305532952011-01-14T09:35:16.175-07:002011-01-14T09:35:16.175-07:00I love Polyvore, though I have never done a charac...I love Polyvore, though I have never done a character-inspired spread with it. Since I design and sew costumes, I have an entire three-ring binder full of costume plates for my characters. In fact, I made one of those costume a year ago. Dork? I think yes! <br /> When it comes to crafting personalities I use a sheet that is very similar to the one you use, and it helps me get the ball rolling. However, like you, my characters always change in some way I had not foreseen. I have found that some of my characters are more compliant than others, but its more gratifying to get the quiet ones to open up.Lindz Pagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663646312808701883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-82171218682983646222011-01-14T09:25:00.223-07:002011-01-14T09:25:00.223-07:00Thanks for these great links. I do similar charac...Thanks for these great links. I do similar character sheets, which forces me to think some things through. I haven't gotten as organized as I'd like when it comes to typing it all in the computer. For now I keep all that information in one notebook. So far, so good!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.com