tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4544065609852536736..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: A way to add depth and conflict to charactersStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89292818673099890252012-12-15T21:29:31.173-06:002012-12-15T21:29:31.173-06:00Thanks so much, girls :) Totally made my day.Thanks so much, girls :) Totally made my day.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-51494657220163056532012-12-12T17:25:04.242-06:002012-12-12T17:25:04.242-06:00GAHHHH! I missed that one crucial line. A NEW BOOK...GAHHHH! I missed that one crucial line. A NEW BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love love love the name Palmer. AAAAHH!emiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042164350910286833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45940407398337151912012-12-12T16:55:07.947-06:002012-12-12T16:55:07.947-06:00Whoa. I can already really tell I'm going to l...Whoa. I can already really tell I'm going to love this book. When can I preorder? Palmer sounds amazing. Ellie sounds so relatable. Okay, I'll stop gushing now and move on to the actual point of this comment...<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS, Stephanie! I hadn't yet heard it was being released next spring! Cool!<br /><br />Now...I can tell how knowing life philosophies would be helpful...that's something I noticed in Insurgent, too, that the FMC knows what she wants and how she wants to go about it (truth first, action second). The MMC wants the same thing but wants to go about it in a different way...Interesting. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37840075152381975252012-12-12T03:28:14.745-06:002012-12-12T03:28:14.745-06:00Life philosophy. This is great; I've never tho...Life philosophy. This is great; I've never thought about it before! Thanks Steph! emiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042164350910286833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-56554525458430072112012-12-05T18:36:17.825-06:002012-12-05T18:36:17.825-06:00ooooohhhhhh! This really makes me think....
Um... ...ooooohhhhhh! This really makes me think....<br />Um... I guess for my character when it comes to challenges she charges them head on. She's not afraid of a challenge. She was taught since birth the opposite of what everyone else was taught so she believes that wrong is right and right it wrong. Some of her choices may seem foolish or even mean and deadly but that was the way she was taught. <br /><br />Oh! I just came up with a new idea for her! Thanks so much Stephanie! I need to go write this down!Emmi Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103869981438471742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-39657395984091711772012-12-05T17:21:43.126-06:002012-12-05T17:21:43.126-06:00My main character is kind of the opposite of Ellie...My main character is kind of the opposite of Ellie. She's used to being able to control everything and she starts having problems when she realizes there are things in life that she can't control. But I haven't thought as much about my other characters. I just started, though, so this is something to keep in mind while I'm fleshing out my idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10099947053995484622012-12-05T15:17:36.346-06:002012-12-05T15:17:36.346-06:00My main character is afraid to be herself. It make...My main character is afraid to be herself. It makes sense, though, in the consequences. She also has trust issues. Her best friend is the kind of girl who works hard, and seems perfect at everything she does. My other main character isn't worried about taking chances after he gets the short stick in life. Hmm. Although I knew most of this, this really helped gie me a clearer picture of who they are and how they interact. Thanks!<br />Oh, and your book sounds awesome. :)Katiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117667458636102470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18784288189488624522012-12-05T15:09:31.929-06:002012-12-05T15:09:31.929-06:00My MC really wants to appear tough, and she tries ...My MC really wants to appear tough, and she tries to get out of the center of attention by brushing things off as "no big deal". A friend she makes during the story is already tough because she has a rough life. This friend finds it hard to trust people because of some family problems, and because of my MC's secretive nature the two have conflicting philosophies. This could get intense throughout my WIP.Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32450176044826157202012-12-05T14:58:55.925-06:002012-12-05T14:58:55.925-06:00Thank you for the great post. I will definitely be...Thank you for the great post. I will definitely be keeping this in mind. :-)Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866266704211557657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-30019833435463847332012-12-05T14:50:38.521-06:002012-12-05T14:50:38.521-06:00This is a really great post! I suppose I might hav...This is a really great post! I suppose I might have a bit of conflict between my two characters. For example, my main character is very proactive and hard working to achieve her goals, like keeping her brother safe. On the other hand, another character is laid back and more of a "take it as it comes" type of person. This provides conflict in scenes where the MC wants to get something done, but the other character isn't helping.<br /><br />Stephanie, I was so excited to hear the news about your next release! Ellie and Palmer have already captured my interest as great characters :)Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-43482631244872266582012-12-05T14:40:50.090-06:002012-12-05T14:40:50.090-06:00My main character sees life as everyone for themse...My main character sees life as everyone for themselves. He is not used to giving or recieving mercy and is strangely touched when others are kind to him. Another character is self-confident and sees herself as almost invinsible. She sometimes fools around with potentially dangerous people and feels that they can do nothing to hurt her. At the same time, she is very protective of the few people she is close to. My third character is a quiet observer and is content living life to serve others. She is very sensitive and does not often show her true feelings for fear of them being scorned. Despite her unopeness, she is more than willing to listen to others and support them as much as she can.<br />Thanks for this post! Characterization is my favorite aspect of writing, so I really enjoyed reading your insight on it!Allinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32297280986735232392012-12-05T13:03:38.938-06:002012-12-05T13:03:38.938-06:00Thanks for the post!
My characters in the story I&...Thanks for the post!<br />My characters in the story I'm just starting now need a little more 'life' so I'll think about their goals and philosophies :)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45183293917272509602012-12-05T12:44:06.696-06:002012-12-05T12:44:06.696-06:00I'm so glad this was helpful, Clarebear! Ellie...I'm so glad this was helpful, Clarebear! Ellie's really fun - though sometimes she's so much like me, I want to strangle her :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-69153783748132915842012-12-05T12:42:52.084-06:002012-12-05T12:42:52.084-06:00Glad it helped, Dakota! Plan on!Glad it helped, Dakota! Plan on!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40604165641432007662012-12-05T12:42:35.841-06:002012-12-05T12:42:35.841-06:00Oh, thank you, Tessa! I'm excited.Oh, thank you, Tessa! I'm excited.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6966050929938905492012-12-05T12:41:27.160-06:002012-12-05T12:41:27.160-06:00Indecisive and laid back tells me your MC is going...Indecisive and laid back tells me your MC is going to have a lot of opportunities to take charge!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-38364150831912882272012-12-05T12:40:44.115-06:002012-12-05T12:40:44.115-06:00Ember and Jack? LOVE. Great names and great goals ...Ember and Jack? LOVE. Great names and great goals :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-7580512745336166122012-12-05T12:40:12.960-06:002012-12-05T12:40:12.960-06:00That goal can cause some very interesting choices ...That goal can cause some very interesting choices - good one!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-78431207293517705462012-12-05T12:39:41.126-06:002012-12-05T12:39:41.126-06:00Oooh. What great conflict for a romance novel :)Oooh. What great conflict for a romance novel :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45806387477915339282012-12-05T12:39:06.720-06:002012-12-05T12:39:06.720-06:00Thanks, Abby! I'm getting super excited :)Thanks, Abby! I'm getting super excited :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-19495391351272443372012-12-05T12:38:41.768-06:002012-12-05T12:38:41.768-06:00Wow, Random Thinker. What great conflict!Wow, Random Thinker. What great conflict!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57335412205649272152012-12-05T12:38:07.117-06:002012-12-05T12:38:07.117-06:00Thanks, Anna! I'm excited about it too :)
Sou...Thanks, Anna! I'm excited about it too :)<br /><br />Sounds like you have some very well thought out characters. I bet the story will be great!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5209804850042344172012-12-05T12:36:58.469-06:002012-12-05T12:36:58.469-06:00Sounds like you have a good variety of characters,...Sounds like you have a good variety of characters, Alyson. Nice job!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91776449542466816812012-12-05T12:36:05.885-06:002012-12-05T12:36:05.885-06:00I have a tough time starting until I know my chara...I have a tough time starting until I know my characters well, but I'm also a "character first" type of writer when it comes to story ideas rather than plot first.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47334627516606926192012-12-05T12:32:50.434-06:002012-12-05T12:32:50.434-06:00Such an awesome post. Right now my WIP is lacking ...Such an awesome post. Right now my WIP is lacking something, and I've been wondering what it was, but I think I might have found the cure. Thinking of my characters philosophies might just be what I needed because not only is there more tension, but the how my MC's react to certain events(based on their philosophies) makes the story believable and pushes it forward. <br /><br />And can I just say that I LOVED that little blurb of your new book. :) I really like Ellie, and Palmer sounds... gorgeous. :PClarebearhttp://www.unitedinhislove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com