A few weeks ago, I read a blog about the author getting emotiaonal over their character.
I have to say, I've felt sad at my character's situation, but not until today, my very first ever "nothing but writing" day (I'm on my lunch break lol), have I really experienced my character's emotions.
The first chapter (short backstory) made me cry like a baby!
I was so sad for my character, but thrilled to be feeling such emotion for her!
It was a strange range of emotions!
But I was very thankful for them.
I've already conencted with my character, I hope it will continue throughout the story, and that she will connect with the readers.
What I did differently than before:
1. character worksheet.
-I completed an in depth evaluation sheet of the person: eye color, skills, etc.
2. I have been dwelling on this story for months in the background.
-A friend of mine came up with the original idea, and we've been tweaking this for quite some time.
I had to share that good news!
What are some milestones you've accomplished in your writing, insignificant or significant?
Yeah. I think doing the character worksheet is a good idea. Helps you to know them a little better and make it easier to know what this person will do or how they will act in certain situations.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love when that happens. :)
ReplyDeleteMy latest milestone is jumping into the rough draft of novel number 5. I'm excited to be writing again. The outlining took me a lot longer than I thought!
Thanks for sharing your 3 C's on my blog on Friday. It's fun getting to know you better. :)
:) Thanks, hon!
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible that you're jumping into #5!
btw, any title ideas yet?
I really enjoy getting to know you as well :D
(and sorry the comment was so looooong lol)
I think that's great when we get so connected we feel their emotions! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks, T.Anne :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's a fun milestone! Are you working on the book I think you're working on? The one you were sending me loglines of? Cause I seriously want to read what you do with that!
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm working on that one!
ReplyDeleteIt starts out with the inciting event and then enters her current life as a kick-butt genecist lab manager.
I'm SO super excited about this one!
thanks jennana!
ReplyDeletethis is all in thanks to you, girl!
How's Abby since the dog bite?