tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post3639587265541314308..comments2023-08-10T03:35:55.682-07:00Comments on The Prosers: Interchangeable CharactersSheena Boekweghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-19901357916667451492013-07-15T22:53:26.246-07:002013-07-15T22:53:26.246-07:00I think sometimes that authors mistake characters ...I think sometimes that authors mistake characters learning new things as actual character growth. Learning terrifying secrets can shape your personality, but sometimes those lines aren't drawn clearly enough.Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-36912023696460024862013-07-15T22:51:53.219-07:002013-07-15T22:51:53.219-07:00That's a good point, MaryAnn. It makes me real...That's a good point, MaryAnn. It makes me realize more and more that you really have to develop a world in order to develop a proper story - in other words, all those aspects need to come into being together (plot, character, setting, etc). Otherwise, whole facets of the story can feel lacking.<br /><br />And once I figure out how to actually do that, I'll get back to you.Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-78124233745132430282013-07-15T22:50:05.411-07:002013-07-15T22:50:05.411-07:00I definitely see Sam as the footnote kind of guy. ...I definitely see Sam as the footnote kind of guy. :)Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-18526311458656607532013-07-15T22:49:22.373-07:002013-07-15T22:49:22.373-07:00It's actually kind of sad how few true charact...It's actually kind of sad how few true character-driven stories there are out there. Scott Lynch's "The Lies of Locke Lamora" is a great example of a truly character-driven story. For the most part, the characters shape the events around them, though the plot does hit back every once in a while! Sabrina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218305456791199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-83460404736944325352013-07-15T09:42:52.677-07:002013-07-15T09:42:52.677-07:00In a world of steel... You're killing me with ...In a world of steel... You're killing me with this. We need to add more * moments in Alchemy. We just do.<br /><br />I love this. It reminds me of that one character exchange challenge we did over at hatrack, where we introduced random characters and wrote scenes outside of their own world. That was fun.<br /><br />Great post.Sheena Boekweghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-62122454785040007832013-07-13T12:06:00.964-07:002013-07-13T12:06:00.964-07:00Nice, honest review. I do love character-driven st...Nice, honest review. I do love character-driven stories, and to me it's so important to let the character's character shine through. So even with an interesting storyline, I'd feel lacking if the characters were underdeveloped. <a href="http://nancylarondajohnson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer’s Mark</a>Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-35603179805642512862013-07-12T15:06:39.473-07:002013-07-12T15:06:39.473-07:00Interesting observation. My suggestion is the dev...Interesting observation. My suggestion is the develop character and world build at the same time. As you are building your world, think how would this affect the character? and as you are developing your character, you need to think what kind of world would a person like this come from?<br /><br />I also think that there are a lot of characters that just can be transported to different worlds without a problem (like Princess Leia and Han Solo), and that doesn't necessarily make them bad (although it is more interesting when they do fit perfectly into one world). What is most important is that the character makes sense in his/her world. I think that is a challenge when you are trying to put modern sensibilities into historical or medieval-like second world settings. <br /><br />Definitely something to think about.MaryAnn Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-27772474299471731692013-07-12T07:15:00.855-07:002013-07-12T07:15:00.855-07:00Good writing helps. Also, I think all heroes need...Good writing helps. Also, I think all heroes need to have a personal conflict--something to overcome besides warlords and demons. Everybody has a weakness, and it is the writer's job to clue us in to that. All my heroes need personal growth or I'm just bored.<br />~Just JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264782489713599426noreply@blogger.com