tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post1065514163541591719..comments2024-01-05T00:50:12.906-08:00Comments on A Rainy Day Writer In the Evergreen State: Moving On...Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-25919168652071799222010-10-05T07:05:07.404-07:002010-10-05T07:05:07.404-07:00Rachel, that IS a great rejection letter. She obvi...Rachel, that IS a great rejection letter. She obviously read your work thoroughly and had an interest in you and you writing or it wouldn't have had such detailed suggestions. Thank you very much for the suggestion on a character questionnaire. I have never done that before, but I can see how it would be very beneficial.Meaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197729771455348880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-9472847203492612112010-09-02T14:50:54.799-07:002010-09-02T14:50:54.799-07:00Thanks Veronica. :)Thanks Veronica. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-28906487912677248072010-09-01T06:20:38.778-07:002010-09-01T06:20:38.778-07:00Your story sounds fantastic and if I were you I wo...Your story sounds fantastic and if I were you I would keep working on it. I can't wait to see it in print. I'll definitely buy it.Veronica Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230731631410241496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-82687445545344446732010-08-31T14:17:16.575-07:002010-08-31T14:17:16.575-07:00Such a great idea Kelly! Thanks!Such a great idea Kelly! Thanks!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-27861662737352006572010-08-31T14:14:18.696-07:002010-08-31T14:14:18.696-07:00I just started the character worksheet, but I was ...I just started the character worksheet, but I was reading a "Go Teen Writers!" blog, and Stephanie Morrill said that she follows James Scott Bell's advice to character journal.<br /><br />Take a pen, and a LOT of paper ask a question like, "How is your relationship with your mom?"<br />And let the character take over. Journal for them in 1st person.<br /><br />I've learned a lot about my characters...and that they aren't who I thought they were.<br /><br />When I carefully considered what their archetype was, their beliefs and values, their answers turned out so much differently that I expected.<br /><br />They are becoming more than just cardboard characters.<br /><br />The Art of War for Writers is the book by James Scott Bell...I think...I'll have to research that one.Kelly Freestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212826771270227641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-83840905512305118152010-08-31T13:18:52.274-07:002010-08-31T13:18:52.274-07:00Thanks so much Sarah! Yes, fun stuff. It's lik...Thanks so much Sarah! Yes, fun stuff. It's like spending quality time with a friend you already know, but then one day over a cup of coffee (or three) they share so much more about themselves. And you get to see how their mind works and why they do what they do, which to me is amazing stuff!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your encouragement. I've even told my mom about how much you've encouraged me along the way! And if I told my mom about you that means you're pretty special in my book. :) Well, not my actual book, but you know what I mean! Heheh.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-49565465618110356102010-08-31T13:08:26.301-07:002010-08-31T13:08:26.301-07:00Rachel, this is wonderful! Way to learn from a sit...Rachel, this is wonderful! Way to learn from a situation. I love your positive attitude, teachable spirit, and perseverance. In this business, that may be more important than talent. I've seen some mega-talented writers who haven't made it because they gave up or refused to change.<br />And yes, I LOVE character charts. They're my favorite part of pre-writing. I love how an innocuous question can open up a character. My favorite instance - for my third book, I got to the section on health. Had she had any major childhood illnesses? Boring, right? Nope. I realized she'd had polio, and that opened up her personality - this is a girl who works, works, works. Why? If she doesn't work hard, she'll never be good enough. Just as she was taught on the polio ward. Fun stuff :)Sarah Sundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205570391669770574noreply@blogger.com