tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post9100165942694462842..comments2023-10-30T03:57:36.471-07:00Comments on Creepy Query Girl: The Great Blogging ExperimentCreepy Query Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-37640763021154711182010-10-08T21:08:44.102-07:002010-10-08T21:08:44.102-07:00Have been hopping around your blog tonight...Your ...Have been hopping around your blog tonight...Your posts are so helpful. Each one. I hope they stay on the internet forever, for...one day...when I finally do write my book, I'll know what to do.<br /><br />How generous you are with your knowledge and life's lessons.<br /><br />Thank you!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-90670529970355896482010-10-03T07:14:17.317-07:002010-10-03T07:14:17.317-07:00I really loved the part about character tension. ...I really loved the part about character tension. It is so important that the characters feed off of each other in some way. Moments of inter-character tension are fabulous for pulling out key character traits and watching them unfold!Mollyhttp://www.womenwritingnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-46118123183634462292010-09-30T12:28:50.025-07:002010-09-30T12:28:50.025-07:00I think it's important to have characters who ...I think it's important to have characters who are compelling when they interact with each other. Good post.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-12519112287325493492010-09-29T09:05:36.746-07:002010-09-29T09:05:36.746-07:00Great points. Love the details about your characte...Great points. Love the details about your character. And I agree, the casting for the Harry Potter movies was phenomenal.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-81953647281637428002010-09-27T08:28:23.008-07:002010-09-27T08:28:23.008-07:00"Has pin straight blond hair that falls flat ..."Has pin straight blond hair that falls flat now matter how much he ruffles it, to his dismay."<br /><br />I love this. Not just describing his hair, but describing how he feels about his hair. I know I hate my hair today (I kinda wish it would lay flat!) so this instantly makes this character more interesting for me.<br /><br />Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-71157820823227994752010-09-27T04:34:38.595-07:002010-09-27T04:34:38.595-07:00You make some great points. I kinda' go around...You make some great points. I kinda' go around, living in my characters' skins for awhile, before I actually breathe life into 'em. Yeah, kinda' creepy, I know. But it works.<br /><br /> ~ YayaYaya' s Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766073744832801633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-64539219509141851272010-09-26T22:10:38.907-07:002010-09-26T22:10:38.907-07:00I really do love interviewing my MCs. They come to...I really do love interviewing my MCs. They come to life. Even their voices shines through as they answer them questions. Great post! Come and <a href="http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/2010/09/writing-compelling-characters-blogfest.html" rel="nofollow">visit</a> me!Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-22815270459800175322010-09-26T12:08:52.565-07:002010-09-26T12:08:52.565-07:00Nice post. I wish 100 facts would be enough to co...Nice post. I wish 100 facts would be enough to cover the entire world that is a character's inner workings, but it's a good start!Elena Solodowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037029195682225565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-31477550362197182212010-09-26T08:54:50.236-07:002010-09-26T08:54:50.236-07:00I agree 100%! You've thrown a net over all of...I agree 100%! You've thrown a net over all of the most important elements in developing characters. Well done!!DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-20469295073033302542010-09-25T13:52:29.270-07:002010-09-25T13:52:29.270-07:00I like the write 100 facts about your character ti...I like the write 100 facts about your character tip. Great stuff!<br /><br />By the way, I think I'd love reading about Aiden!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-88286680118885062502010-09-25T13:27:25.585-07:002010-09-25T13:27:25.585-07:00Great post, Katie! Thanks for sharing Aiden with ...Great post, Katie! Thanks for sharing Aiden with us...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-36303624743829226222010-09-25T11:00:58.170-07:002010-09-25T11:00:58.170-07:00Yes, it was amazing how easily it was to tell the ...Yes, it was amazing how easily it was to tell the characters for Harry Potter. JK Rowling gave us such great descriptions of her characters. Amazing! And a 100 facts is a lot. Mmmmm. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-26980979849036763922010-09-25T06:44:03.505-07:002010-09-25T06:44:03.505-07:00I do journals about my characters, but I'd lik...I do journals about my characters, but I'd like to try your 100 Facts list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-39237310841439088532010-09-24T21:26:15.194-07:002010-09-24T21:26:15.194-07:00Yes, I hadn't thought of that...they have to b...Yes, I hadn't thought of that...they have to be 'seen'. Great point!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-67221800336777079312010-09-24T21:03:36.340-07:002010-09-24T21:03:36.340-07:00I like the hundred facts idea. Nice post!I like the hundred facts idea. Nice post!Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-12125541489378819622010-09-24T18:05:35.098-07:002010-09-24T18:05:35.098-07:00Knowing 100 things about your characters definitel...Knowing 100 things about your characters definitely makes them more well-rounded! Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-41771541191189597722010-09-24T16:51:41.607-07:002010-09-24T16:51:41.607-07:00Harry Potter is a great example. Wow, 100 facts......Harry Potter is a great example. Wow, 100 facts... I am going to try that.Elizabeth Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572251749088056704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-71922885509063676362010-09-24T16:23:47.197-07:002010-09-24T16:23:47.197-07:00Pretty sure I want to read a story about Aiden. Ju...Pretty sure I want to read a story about Aiden. Just saying.<br /><br />Love the HP reference and can I say that I agree with you totally. Those actors look like the characters, like exactly! Exactly how I pictured them and I really think you are right.<br /><br />These are some excellent tips you have here too. Realism is the biggest key, the most important thing to accomplish and the hardest. <br /><br />great post.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-78209797619503267312010-09-24T15:19:03.499-07:002010-09-24T15:19:03.499-07:00Hey CQG this is a great post. I really like the 10...Hey CQG this is a great post. I really like the 100 facts, a bit easier than writing a dossier on each one! <br /><br />I guess, I like most people, are ticking the boxes as we read advice here and you've made me consider some points where my characters may be wanting. That's the idea, I'm sure.<br /><br />Thank you..:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-22445863643666178622010-09-24T13:53:39.659-07:002010-09-24T13:53:39.659-07:00Wonderful! And to the point. :o) I love especially...Wonderful! And to the point. :o) I love especially how you lump personal ticks into what is seen--I never thought of it that way but it's so true. <br /><br />And I do the 100 things too! It's so helpful. Hard, but helpful.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend, Katie!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-5496376851468742242010-09-24T13:13:53.537-07:002010-09-24T13:13:53.537-07:00Realism is important. You're right.
Even if f...Realism is important. You're right.<br /><br />Even if fantasy, if you can believe in the humanity of a werewolf (he's shy in front of pretty werewolves) then you can accept and believe the fantasy part.<br /><br />Come visit my dual post for the compelling character blogfest and the happy birthday blogfest.<br /><br />See if I followed my own advice.<br /><br />You, as ever, had a great post, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-12128628833814695272010-09-24T12:35:44.863-07:002010-09-24T12:35:44.863-07:00Wow, 100 facts! I really should make time to do th...Wow, 100 facts! I really should make time to do this. <br /><br />That's devotion. <br /><br />Awesome post, girl!<br /><br />~TereTere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-43783793752958935142010-09-24T11:54:18.082-07:002010-09-24T11:54:18.082-07:00Characters must be seen. I so agree with this! And...Characters must be seen. I so agree with this! And I like your list of stuff; I like that it has both physical and emotional things.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-33740223452130199862010-09-24T11:47:42.438-07:002010-09-24T11:47:42.438-07:00Great tips! I absolutely agree with the illogical ...Great tips! I absolutely agree with the illogical or unreasonable action. I can't stand when characters do something stupid.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640509596922335617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-79434185317733281442010-09-24T10:55:57.744-07:002010-09-24T10:55:57.744-07:00J.K. Rowling is a perfect example of an author wit...J.K. Rowling is a perfect example of an author with a superb command of characters. If she wasn't, I wouldn't have been such an emotional wrecking ball while reading the final book.<br /><br />I'm glad you mentioned physical description. I'm in the camp that wants to know exactly how the characters looks to the author. I have trouble with vague descriptions like "tall with dark hair and eyes". You're right, it's just not enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com