tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post2405116810809336902..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Busy Working - Building Characters...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-68628112889222995242015-06-09T22:03:09.248+01:002015-06-09T22:03:09.248+01:00It doesn't work for every writer of course, Su...It doesn't work for every writer of course, Susan, but a simplified version could be useful for consistency. That might help later on- checking hair and eye colour for example which could get changed during writing.<br /><br />But don't worry if it doesn't work for you; we all work differently. :-)<br /><br />Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-39672278495716338602015-06-09T20:59:22.466+01:002015-06-09T20:59:22.466+01:00I've never managed to write character biogs su...I've never managed to write character biogs successfully, but that may be down to impatience to tell the story. I build the character as I write instead - but maybe I'll try the biog route again.Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-23866430225290002202015-06-08T19:41:24.264+01:002015-06-08T19:41:24.264+01:00I've found writing a biography of each charact...I've found writing a biography of each character really helpful for making sense of their attitude and reactions, Lizy.<br /><br />Depending on whether it's a secondary character, or a main character, I can write anything from 500 to 1,600 words, and I'll probably add other thoughts as I write. It all helps clear my head so I can write their story.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-64581762056785276712015-06-08T19:34:42.292+01:002015-06-08T19:34:42.292+01:00It's taken a few years to find what works for ...It's taken a few years to find what works for me, Helen, and hopefully it will help my productivity.<br /><br />Though being organised probably only applies to the writing and research. :DCarolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-16107861536534324102015-06-08T17:29:37.393+01:002015-06-08T17:29:37.393+01:00Actually to write a biog for each character is ded...Actually to write a biog for each character is dedication indeed. I tend to wing it, fleshing them out as they talk to me durint the building of the story. Perhaps I shoud try your method!liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-59954890182124225612015-06-08T16:49:23.249+01:002015-06-08T16:49:23.249+01:00It's always good to have a model that works fo...It's always good to have a model that works for you. You sound very organised, Carol. <br />(I liked the cake imagery, btw!)<br /><br />HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com