Comments on: Want Memorable Characters? Focus on the Little Things https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/ Helping writers become bestselling authors Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:37:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-597747 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:05:23 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-597747 In reply to Dwane Knott.

That clearly shows that the figurines are meaningful as she collects them for a specific purpose. That seems like something you could explore a bit, definitely. 🙂

]]> By: Dwane Knott https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-597707 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:55:03 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-597707 I didn’t give thought to giving my goddess (protagonist) a hobby but I did note in several different scenes she had figurines on a table. Some were examined in time of stress. This could be expanded into a true hobby.
Hmmmm.

]]> By: Top Picks Thursday! For Writers & Readers 03-01-2018 | The Author Chronicles https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-581342 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:03:13 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-581342 […] of a story, character may be the one that sticks with readers the most. Angela Ackerman says for memorable characters, focus on the little things, Margie Lawson discusses getting emotion right on the page, Bonnie Randall shows how shame and […]

]]> By: Larry Enmon https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-581171 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:39:47 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-581171 My female assassin is a stamp collector. Started when she got a stamp collector starter kit as a kid.

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580752 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:03:13 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580752 In reply to Sheri Levy.

Glad it helps!

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580751 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:03:00 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580751 In reply to Laurie Penner.

Oh, I love that second hobby–see now that’s what I mean about pulling a reader’s interest and implying other things about the character through the hobby. Nicely done!

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580750 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:02:00 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580750 In reply to Luanna Stewart.

That’s terrific–glad it came at the right time. 🙂

]]> By: Luanna Stewart https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580721 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:45:12 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580721 Yet another article packed with valuable information. And quite timely as I develop a new character. I’ll be sure to give extra thought to her hobbies and interests. Thank you!

]]> By: Laurie Penner https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580719 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:37:23 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580719 Excellent article and so true! One of my characters quilts. Another collects water samples from a drinking fountain to look at under a microscope.

]]> By: Sheri Levy https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580706 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:01:46 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580706 Wonderful information to use as I write my new characters. I will keep this handy. Great article to share! Thank you-
Sheri Levy

]]> By: Sheri Levy https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580705 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:00:47 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580705 Wonderful information to use as I write my new characters. I will keep this handy. Great article to share! Thnak you-
Sheri Levy

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/02/want-write-memorable-character-focus-little-things/#comment-580652 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:05:31 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=32362#comment-580652 In reply to BECCA PUGLISI.

I know we see eye to eye on this, and I’m so glad. Details should be chosen with care, and the meaning each one can add to the story. That’s often the difference between a “good” story and a “great” one. 🙂

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