tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996150568062682613.post3369468217000676312..comments2024-03-29T03:29:16.357-07:00Comments on WTF's - Writing Thrilling Fiction...: Creating Real Characters . . .DRChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352970077497112668noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996150568062682613.post-37939666575066179082011-03-15T14:44:44.000-07:002011-03-15T14:44:44.000-07:00I think, if there is something intriguing about so...I think, if there is something intriguing about somebody in movies, TV, or real life--jot it down. You might use that in a character. Hm, now I want to see this documentary just to watch this guy. LOL<br /><br />I've had arguments with my 19 yr. old daughter about protagonists' looks. I like when they don't look fabulous. I like ordinary looking people I can relate to, especially the female characters. She said the girls should be pretty because when she reads a story she puts herself in the female protag's shoes and would rather pretend to be pretty. <br /><br />But if you get too cliche with the good looking protag who thinks they are ugly, it can sound dumb. Maybe it's best not to say if the main characters are good looking or not. If they have qualities that make them good looking (even if they have physical defects such as scars), that will unfold with the story.Amanda Borenstadthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061109442550378113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996150568062682613.post-68790200277588630942011-03-15T13:40:09.307-07:002011-03-15T13:40:09.307-07:00Exactly - sometimes I waffle on so much I forget t...Exactly - sometimes I waffle on so much I forget the point to my blogs...lol...<br /><br />The Documentary, Wonders of the Universe, was the one I mentioned the other day. It explained everything you needed to know about Supa-Novas, why they happen, how the happen, and even the chemical elements that are involved and their effects. It was really spectacular, and if you can find a copy of it somewhere it could help you a lot with your WIP.DRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352970077497112668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996150568062682613.post-20962867519777505472011-03-15T11:28:12.668-07:002011-03-15T11:28:12.668-07:00Here's my .02.
People aren't perfect, we...Here's my .02. <br /><br />People aren't perfect, we have all kinds of flaws and I feel a protagonist should reflect that. A writer wants the reader to connect with their story, and that's hard to do if they're perfect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849835587452669592noreply@blogger.com