Mind If I Sit Down?
Interviewing Your Characters - An exercise28 total reviews
Comment from hyway94
What a great idea. I wish you had told me a year and half ago. I really like this chapter. I hope the next chapter is more of it. Thank You!
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2008
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What a great idea. I wish you had told me a year and half ago. I really like this chapter. I hope the next chapter is more of it. Thank You!
Comment Written 14-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this one. :-)
Jan
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
What a novel idea, Jan - I found this
most interesting - the keeping notes
and a description/picture of each character,
I actually already do.
This was most enjoyable - similar to reading
a script in part - you've done it beautifully - it
held the interest throughout and has tweaked my
interest in reading Pegasus Rose, when you release
it - something I will look forward to.
A couple of edits - only minor...
on novel writing(,) is to
fellow agent(,) Jessica St
of my earlier life. Before the abduction.
Jan, I feel these need to be connected..
of my earlier life, before the abduction
female influences in your life? Other than your mother?
And these- female influences in your life other than your mother?
my brother, Mike(,) and
Not yet(,) but it will come
Funny thing is(,) when I look
family and [and] themselves.- lose 2nd ?and?
Regards,
Margaret.
Regards,
Margaret.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2008
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What a novel idea, Jan - I found this
most interesting - the keeping notes
and a description/picture of each character,
I actually already do.
This was most enjoyable - similar to reading
a script in part - you've done it beautifully - it
held the interest throughout and has tweaked my
interest in reading Pegasus Rose, when you release
it - something I will look forward to.
A couple of edits - only minor...
on novel writing(,) is to
fellow agent(,) Jessica St
of my earlier life. Before the abduction.
Jan, I feel these need to be connected..
of my earlier life, before the abduction
female influences in your life? Other than your mother?
And these- female influences in your life other than your mother?
my brother, Mike(,) and
Not yet(,) but it will come
Funny thing is(,) when I look
family and [and] themselves.- lose 2nd ?and?
Regards,
Margaret.
Regards,
Margaret.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, Margaret. I can't believe I missed some of those commas. I know better than that! :-) I appreciate your comments and time taken to point out the corrections needed, so much!
Jan
Comment from drivenbackward
Yes, I like the ending note. I've heard/read that's a great exercise. Not sure I have the patience for it, but would recommend it for anyone who does!
self motivated --- Hyphen?
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2008
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Yes, I like the ending note. I've heard/read that's a great exercise. Not sure I have the patience for it, but would recommend it for anyone who does!
self motivated --- Hyphen?
Comment Written 10-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2008
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Thanks, DB. I will have to check that out!
Jan
Comment from RadioHead
JANILOU - I just got through reading, "Creating Memorable Characters". The book did not ever mention doing an interview. And what a great idea too! I once wrote a story using the interview angle. It was so much fun. I learned all about my character that I had interviewed. And yet... I've never given it another thought to actually interview several characters for upcoming stories. But now... I think I will interview my next story character. His name is Mr. Hobbs, a bookish guy... I'm boring you.
Thanks for the interview angle...! Love it.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008
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JANILOU - I just got through reading, "Creating Memorable Characters". The book did not ever mention doing an interview. And what a great idea too! I once wrote a story using the interview angle. It was so much fun. I learned all about my character that I had interviewed. And yet... I've never given it another thought to actually interview several characters for upcoming stories. But now... I think I will interview my next story character. His name is Mr. Hobbs, a bookish guy... I'm boring you.
Thanks for the interview angle...! Love it.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this one. Mr. Hobbs. I love the name!
Jan
Comment from RenieReader
What a wonderful idea, Jan AND Simon. I'm thrilled that you are writing a sequel to Pegasus. I loved that novel. You've written this well, and I can hear, see and feel Rose's presence. Here's a couple of nits to take a look at.
Mommy and I used to wait for his [head()lights==>one word] to show up in the window.
That's why it's been so wonderful to find out about my brother, Mike[,] and not only that, my other brother, Jacob.
Hugs,
Renie
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2008
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What a wonderful idea, Jan AND Simon. I'm thrilled that you are writing a sequel to Pegasus. I loved that novel. You've written this well, and I can hear, see and feel Rose's presence. Here's a couple of nits to take a look at.
Mommy and I used to wait for his [head()lights==>one word] to show up in the window.
That's why it's been so wonderful to find out about my brother, Mike[,] and not only that, my other brother, Jacob.
Hugs,
Renie
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2008
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LOL Thanks, Renie. I'll go in and fix that!
Jan
Comment from Lynn27
Hi Jan,
I may give this try...
I enjoyed reading this and saw your character shining through the words. I can't wait to read your new novel...
Sounds like you are going to have a winner.
Excellent work!
Lynn
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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Hi Jan,
I may give this try...
I enjoyed reading this and saw your character shining through the words. I can't wait to read your new novel...
Sounds like you are going to have a winner.
Excellent work!
Lynn
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much! :-)
Jan
Comment from RossJM
Janilou,
I really enjoyed your little exercise here. Well done! Although I have a few comments, if you don't mind:
The other(')s are my own.--- You don't need that (')
Simon(_)Morris
Janilou (laughing)[:] That?s cute.
Who am I? I hope I?m someone who has a great deal to give to a relationship. --- I loved this one!
...they?re kind of like ghosts to me --- Isn't it sad?
Such is a writer's life. I wouldn't change it for the world!--- Isn't it true?!
Cheers,
Ross
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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Janilou,
I really enjoyed your little exercise here. Well done! Although I have a few comments, if you don't mind:
The other(')s are my own.--- You don't need that (')
Simon(_)Morris
Janilou (laughing)[:] That?s cute.
Who am I? I hope I?m someone who has a great deal to give to a relationship. --- I loved this one!
...they?re kind of like ghosts to me --- Isn't it sad?
Such is a writer's life. I wouldn't change it for the world!--- Isn't it true?!
Cheers,
Ross
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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Thanks, Ross. I will go through and correct the nits. I can't correct the underscore because that's how his name is presented on FanStory. :-)
I really appreciate your catching the nits!
Jan
Comment from shelley kaye
i wonder what stephen king's conversation with IT was like.... LOL ;-)
very interesting and informative - me likey
a couple things i noticed:
night lights
head lights
you have the above words as two words each but i think they are both only one word
other than that, a great post!
thanx for sharing! :-)
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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i wonder what stephen king's conversation with IT was like.... LOL ;-)
very interesting and informative - me likey
a couple things i noticed:
night lights
head lights
you have the above words as two words each but i think they are both only one word
other than that, a great post!
thanx for sharing! :-)
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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LOL Now that is a good question. Spell check tells me they should be two words. Sigh. I will look them up on the www.
:-)
Thanks, Shelley!
Jani
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it might depend on how they are used in the sentence too
head lights
is different from
headlights
know what i mean?
Comment from starman
I think the answer to this is, if it works for you, use it. Personally, I base a lot of characters on people I've observed or interacted with throughout my life. It's the same with animals, and nature. Everything has its own unique brand stamped on it.
Good read.
:)s
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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I think the answer to this is, if it works for you, use it. Personally, I base a lot of characters on people I've observed or interacted with throughout my life. It's the same with animals, and nature. Everything has its own unique brand stamped on it.
Good read.
:)s
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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You make an excellent point. This won't work for everyone, but it does work well for me. :-) I often have people ask me questions about this sort of thing, so I posted it.
Thanks for the great review.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Judian James
I don't write fiction so this was especially fascinating and a unique and clever concept. Sort of like an actor getting into character and staying there until the film is done. Of course, as always, very well written. excellent Jani
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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I don't write fiction so this was especially fascinating and a unique and clever concept. Sort of like an actor getting into character and staying there until the film is done. Of course, as always, very well written. excellent Jani
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much! :-) I'm glad you enjoyed this, especially seeing as you don't write fiction. :-)
Hugs,
Jani
