Monday, June 1, 2015

IWSG - Monday - Find Your Character's Voice

Welcome to the Insecure Writer's Support Group for June. We are meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, but I needed to post early. I hope this doesn't confuse you. This group is hosted by Alex J. Cavavaugh and you can visit the main website HERE. This is a bloghop so visit other members from the list at the website.

Find Your Character's Voice

You can find a character's voice by asking questions. Ask more questions than what does he/she look like. Nat Russo has an excellent post on his website: "How Do You Find A Character's Voice?". Here is an example of his questions:

  • Who are you?
  • What do you care about most in the world?
  • What really ticks you off?
  • If you could do one thing and succeed at it, what would it be?
Nat's interview questions make you realize the whole person. When you are finished asking questions, you may not write everything in your story, but your character, good or bad, is well rounded.
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12 comments:

  1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJune 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    It always helps to know your characters and their motivations.

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    1. Karen Elizabeth BrownJune 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Susan: That's right! The better understanding you have, the more you can do to create a well rounded character.

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  2. JoJune 1, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I guess it's like making friends with them to learn all about them.

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    1. Karen Elizabeth BrownJune 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

      Jo: Yes. When you interview a character you learn all you can.

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughJune 2, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I'll have to check out her list of questions!

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  4. Rachna ChhabriaJune 3, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Karen, I like this list of four questions that we should ask our characters to get a better grip on them. Thanks for sharing.

    Rachna Chhabria
    Co-host IWSG
    Rachna's Scriptorium

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    1. Karen Elizabeth BrownJune 3, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      Rachna: I think I should have added more from his list for you. I'm glad you liked it.

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  5. M PaxJune 3, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Sounds like a great resource. Yeah, it helps to ask questions of our characters and learn who they are.

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    1. Karen Elizabeth BrownJune 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      Hi Mary! These other types of questions seem to open up the character. That's why I like them too.

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  6. Joylene Nowell ButlerJune 5, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Well noted. Simple questions that make endearing characters who live in our memories for a long time. Hi Karen. I'm late. #58. Happy Belated IWSG day.

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