tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post8050706939236006614..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: How to Create A Strong Cast of CharactersStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-71807387808966270232017-03-18T21:28:41.924-05:002017-03-18T21:28:41.924-05:00Thanks so much for this post! This is really helpf...Thanks so much for this post! This is really helpful, as I'm writing a book with multiple necessary characters. Giving them each a goal helped me give them depth. Thanks again!<br />My favorite side characters would have to be Gimli from the Lord of the Rings and Ron from Harry PotterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54602341771078916332016-02-01T23:26:26.657-06:002016-02-01T23:26:26.657-06:00I might have too many main characters. But only tw...I might have too many main characters. But only two survive to the end of the series. Though all of them have pretty unique roles and goals. Also my favorite side character is probably Brother Makin from Prince of Thorns.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820137664285521182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18884941229318011282016-02-01T21:05:51.404-06:002016-02-01T21:05:51.404-06:00Just depends on the author. Some are published wit...Just depends on the author. Some are published with multiple houses and some are only with one. Different careers take different paths :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2164515231549376692016-02-01T17:37:22.302-06:002016-02-01T17:37:22.302-06:00I love your tip on combining!
In my epic fantasy ...I love your tip on combining! <br />In my epic fantasy WIP I've been afraid I have too many MCs (since I merged two worlds together), but recently I've started narrowing them down to a top 4-ish, and I've given each character a clear goal. If a character doesn't have one, I look for plot holes or places where my plot could use more depth and fit them in there!<br />Fantastic article, I'll definitely keep this in mind when creating characters in the future.<br /><br />- Ellie<br />http://ontheothersideofrealitynew.blogspot.comEleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016450998401859766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70336281110969780482016-02-01T16:26:28.582-06:002016-02-01T16:26:28.582-06:00Yeah, Gollum totally counts!Yeah, Gollum totally counts!Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-321952318644121042016-02-01T16:17:11.354-06:002016-02-01T16:17:11.354-06:00Gollum is awesome! Of course he counts:)Gollum is awesome! Of course he counts:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26144819581979511982016-02-01T15:02:37.010-06:002016-02-01T15:02:37.010-06:00Hi Stephanie, I have a random question: Is it norm...Hi Stephanie, I have a random question: Is it normal for an author to be published with multiple publishers, or do they tend to stick to one publisher? Great article! I have six main characters, so I stopped to consider their main goals. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-23991281734221182172016-02-01T14:23:24.078-06:002016-02-01T14:23:24.078-06:00My favorite side character would have to be Gollum...My favorite side character would have to be Gollum -- does he count? I also love aunt Zelda from the Septimus Heap books and how she (spoiler alert) took in Septimus and cared for him at first when he was still boy 412.<br /><br />I don't think I'll be able to participate in the challenge even though I filled out the form -- sorry! I'm too busy plotting my current story. Good luck to all who are however!starlightjason2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11371184169630869288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33215725702594552242016-02-01T14:15:44.378-06:002016-02-01T14:15:44.378-06:00Hehe! My LIT class is about to read Pride and Prej...Hehe! My LIT class is about to read Pride and Prejudice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59429779688969644102016-02-01T14:13:56.807-06:002016-02-01T14:13:56.807-06:00I love having a large cast, and with five main cha...I love having a large cast, and with five main characters (yes they take turns playing main character not just multiple POVs) in my current WIP, I've been able to really expand my cast in ways I haven't done before, though I do run the risk of going overboard. I love brainstorming group dynamics, though I do often have to cut back on cast quite a bit. One of the first times I attempted to do such, I ended up having to delete five or six characters before I finished writing the scene. It strengthened the cast so much and those who remained took on stronger roles and character (I had to force the more important characters into more dangerous situations instead of a couple of red shirts no one cares for). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-50507019501040411132016-02-01T13:58:14.694-06:002016-02-01T13:58:14.694-06:00My sister and I were extremely upset when we got t...My sister and I were extremely upset when we got to the part in the fifth book where Sirius ... well, I don't want to say in case there's someone here who hasn't got to that part in the books. But it was terribly sad ;(. <br />I also really like Arya from the Eragon books (didn't really like her in the movie) and Eanrin from the Tales Of Goldstone Wood series. Eanrin is quite quirky (though I would be more apt to call him cocky) :). Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84425078224892986182016-02-01T13:53:13.831-06:002016-02-01T13:53:13.831-06:00How did I forget about Kili? I agree, he's a g...How did I forget about Kili? I agree, he's a great character.Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59942458908134234262016-02-01T13:52:47.624-06:002016-02-01T13:52:47.624-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5741381960934161362016-02-01T13:03:27.199-06:002016-02-01T13:03:27.199-06:00I like Kili in the LOTR movies. He's so cool! ...I like Kili in the LOTR movies. He's so cool! A very genuine character :)Rosie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756806467175885197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91752791494238220372016-02-01T12:54:48.963-06:002016-02-01T12:54:48.963-06:00I love the character Dustfinger from the Inkheart ...I love the character Dustfinger from the Inkheart trilogy! He's a much more "wounded" character, but the author makes him very enjoyable to hear about. <br />Also, Admiral Greer from the Jack Ryan books has great depth, though I haven't seen much of him yet (I'm currently reading the Cardinal of the Kremlin, book 4 chronologically). He's the stone-cold boss man of the CIA, but there are times when you see a much more soft side of him, and he genuinely cares about the people working under him. That's not something you often see in modern espionage fiction!Bryan Allinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172096708602455576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-669539546085082712016-02-01T12:40:04.295-06:002016-02-01T12:40:04.295-06:00I know the day is young, but nobody has mentioned ...I know the day is young, but nobody has mentioned Mr. Collins yet from Pride and Prejudice. I think he's a wonderfully quirky side character.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52119773178305754062016-02-01T12:39:25.361-06:002016-02-01T12:39:25.361-06:00Oh, Sirius! Love him.Oh, Sirius! Love him.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59800446125895227772016-02-01T12:39:03.060-06:002016-02-01T12:39:03.060-06:00What a fun and unique choice, Emma!What a fun and unique choice, Emma!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-83456015410986916342016-02-01T12:38:42.011-06:002016-02-01T12:38:42.011-06:00When you're dealing with a story as big as you...When you're dealing with a story as big as yours, though, it can be nice to have those extra characters to use in surprising ways. Rowling certainly did that!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2850941717264611262016-02-01T12:37:30.517-06:002016-02-01T12:37:30.517-06:00Yes, it would! I love when a plot flows organicall...Yes, it would! I love when a plot flows organically from characters.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57189847660889795352016-02-01T12:37:02.967-06:002016-02-01T12:37:02.967-06:00That's definitely a struggle when you're w...That's definitely a struggle when you're writing something rooted in your own life. That's one of the reasons why I finally had to push myself to write something I hadn't personally experienced because I was thinking too small. But I bet just the fact that you're aware of it will make a big difference in your edits.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27290380801066648462016-02-01T12:34:12.829-06:002016-02-01T12:34:12.829-06:00She adds a wonderful touch of whimsy, I think!She adds a wonderful touch of whimsy, I think!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-64295589163067840752016-02-01T12:33:31.294-06:002016-02-01T12:33:31.294-06:00Me too, Linea! Already had an idea today!Me too, Linea! Already had an idea today!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-24273890140955714712016-02-01T11:57:11.275-06:002016-02-01T11:57:11.275-06:00I tend to have too many characters (or characters ...I tend to have too many characters (or characters that are just seem ... flat), so this post was really helpful! I agree, Luna Lovegood is so much fun :D. And then there's Legolas from LOTR and Sirius from Harry Potter, they're some of my favorites, too :). Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-25405533641119261792016-02-01T11:39:05.107-06:002016-02-01T11:39:05.107-06:00My favorite side character would have to be The Ma...My favorite side character would have to be The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. (either the 2010 movie or the 1951 cartoon but mostly from the original book:) For some reason I absolutely love him. I also love Ginny in Harry Potter.Emma Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789949390534981103noreply@blogger.com