Comments on: Character Talents and Skills Entry: Exceptional Memory

By: Anita Diggs

Anita Diggs — Tue, 27 May 2014 22:48:34 +0000

That’s a fantastic idea, Angela! You’re right on about creating a unique and memorable character. An author knowing their character also makes them great. Would this character find a $20 bill, see someone drop it, and give it back or would they put it in their pocket? Would this character read a hard-luck story in the paper and send $5 to a fund to a family who needs it? These are things that you don’t even necessarily need to know for your book, but knowing these things could make the character seem real on the page or not real because it’s all in your head and it will seep into the writing.

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By: :Donna Marie

:Donna Marie — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:46:51 +0000

In reply to ANGELA ACKERMAN.

Yep! Exactly : / Very bittersweet. I did it back in 2003 and remember it well. This is your weaning process—the whole “away at school” and intermittent times “back home” ’til the day he’s finally out on his own. Trust me, you’ll adjust! You’re a busy writer mom! 😀

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:42:29 +0000

In reply to :Donna Marie. Thanks! It was a happy/sad sort of moment. He's grown up so much, and that's wonderful to see but also reminds me I'll have him here at home only a short time longer. *mom tears*

By: :Donna Marie

:Donna Marie — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:38:32 +0000

In reply to ANGELA ACKERMAN. Congratulations on your son's graduation, Angela :) Such an exciting time (and hectic)!

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:25:32 +0000

In reply to Heather McCorkle.

Woot! Glad to hear it, Heather!

Thanks everyone for the comments! Sorry I haven’t been around lately–son graduated and turned 18 and it’s been a hectic yet fun and happy week. 🙂

By: Heather McCorkle

Heather McCorkle — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:12:05 +0000

This post come with perfect timing as I am plotting book two and three in my new series and am developing my characters deeper. Thank you!

By: :Donna Marie

:Donna Marie — Sun, 25 May 2014 03:53:46 +0000

This is an excellent to skill to have in REAL life, too! 🙂 I had one a VERY, very, VERY long time ago—at least 45 or more years—IF my memory serves me well 😉 Actually, your first bullet point:

Navigation in confusing environments and avoiding getting lost

…immediately reminded me of a character in a book I’m now reading. Because of his amazing retention and recall, he was able to find his way out of a maze that had more than a hundred turns. The book, btw, is THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY. I’m REALLY enjoying it!

Thanks for the post, Angela 🙂

By: Rosi Hollinbeck

Rosi Hollinbeck — Sun, 25 May 2014 00:52:15 +0000

At my age, an exceptional memory is merely, well, a memory. (sigh) I like your many scenarios where this is useful. Thanks for another great post.

By: Traci Kenworth

Traci Kenworth — Sat, 24 May 2014 21:59:47 +0000

A skill I wish I possessed, lol. Good one!!

By: Julie Musil

Julie Musil — Sat, 24 May 2014 15:02:53 +0000

Oy, how I wish this was my own skill! I have a terrible memory. My husband is good at remembering funky little details. I’ve never thought about making it a character talent or skill, so thanks for the tip.