tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post3156690786688067110..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Character SheetsL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-31606010984741379912012-10-25T14:00:18.272-04:002012-10-25T14:00:18.272-04:00Like someone already mentioned, I like to give my ...Like someone already mentioned, I like to give my character a quirk, habit or expression that they always do or say. I like to make them unique!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-19337960052297536212012-10-18T11:33:17.441-04:002012-10-18T11:33:17.441-04:00This is absolutely essential. I include things li...This is absolutely essential. I include things like habitual exclamations, such as "Dah!" Or "Gad!" <br /><br />Tolkien said he had to write down the details of the individual dwarves in The Hobbit, because one of his children pointed out he had changed the color of one of their cloaks.Mark Muratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562597698193306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45136153535783914412012-10-16T19:06:58.745-04:002012-10-16T19:06:58.745-04:00Everyone has such great ideas of how to expand thi...Everyone has such great ideas of how to expand this list.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-73630147562361878982012-10-16T12:38:02.916-04:002012-10-16T12:38:02.916-04:00Favourite words, phrases, expletives and
Role/rel...Favourite words, phrases, expletives and <br />Role/relation to other main and minor characters. There can always be the sidekick to the main character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-7754500844660658802012-10-16T10:56:55.249-04:002012-10-16T10:56:55.249-04:00Hi Diane .. such a brilliant list - and I'm su...Hi Diane .. such a brilliant list - and I'm sure so helpful .. we do need rounded characters so we see them develop as we read the novel ..<br /><br />Great information .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-55441580995388129822012-10-16T09:43:15.731-04:002012-10-16T09:43:15.731-04:00I love this! Thank you so much~
I want to see som...I love this! Thank you so much~<br />I want to see some of your photos :D<br />Diane you rock!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3801242479720075432012-10-16T08:26:11.159-04:002012-10-16T08:26:11.159-04:00This is a great list, Diane. Thanks so much for s...This is a great list, Diane. Thanks so much for sharing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-16853313899858027502012-10-16T01:34:28.218-04:002012-10-16T01:34:28.218-04:00I often make lists like these. It really helps, es...I often make lists like these. It really helps, especially when you realise you don't know your mc's surname halfway through your story!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-10582109810884570032012-10-15T21:31:05.662-04:002012-10-15T21:31:05.662-04:00Oh, oh, oh, I love all that stuff in number 3!! T...Oh, oh, oh, I love all that stuff in number 3!! Thank you, thank you!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-54652068654823730492012-10-15T21:13:15.909-04:002012-10-15T21:13:15.909-04:00Nail biter. Twitcher. Pacer. Nail biter. Twitcher. Pacer. shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-6363693388139492362012-10-15T20:48:57.824-04:002012-10-15T20:48:57.824-04:00This is a great list! I never considered some of ...This is a great list! I never considered some of these points.Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-88545301485235674122012-10-15T18:36:23.684-04:002012-10-15T18:36:23.684-04:00I have an extensive worksheet that I copied from a...I have an extensive worksheet that I copied from a book on characterization. The only problem is it's very looooong. I don't use most of it. Just the stuff that's relevant (my character's take on abortion rights and gun control is never relevant to my stories). I spend most of my time working on the back story/character wound. Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-26086169383879748562012-10-15T17:46:34.368-04:002012-10-15T17:46:34.368-04:00Great sheets. I'll need to print some out. It&...Great sheets. I'll need to print some out. It'll help me be more organized, too.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59288534240556659652012-10-15T16:51:36.822-04:002012-10-15T16:51:36.822-04:00I would like a copy please! I've gone from pan...I would like a copy please! I've gone from pantster to outliner. And now the character sheet will help me BIG TIME in organizing my characters.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />jayrey72@gmail.comJay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-88889258362837262662012-10-15T16:24:11.217-04:002012-10-15T16:24:11.217-04:00What a great tool! I will most certainly be using ...What a great tool! I will most certainly be using this!randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-40794745329742873812012-10-15T16:00:23.593-04:002012-10-15T16:00:23.593-04:00This is a great list, especially for a continuing ...This is a great list, especially for a continuing series. My list for my series is not so well organized. I will adapt yours with your permission. Thanks...Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-28348923716926411622012-10-15T15:53:59.517-04:002012-10-15T15:53:59.517-04:00I know it would probably be helpful to do this bef...I know it would probably be helpful to do this before I even start my first draft, but I tend to wait until I'm doing my first round of rewrites before I flesh out my characters. I hope that gives them a chance to lead me into their lives instead of me forcing them to follow my plan.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-85120942885106841522012-10-15T13:28:49.031-04:002012-10-15T13:28:49.031-04:00Good additions to the list, everyone!Good additions to the list, everyone!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-66406649176661659502012-10-15T13:06:16.184-04:002012-10-15T13:06:16.184-04:00I'm feeling like a real slacker. I sort of go...I'm feeling like a real slacker. I sort of go from gut--maybe document a few lines. But it's a great idea. Actually, for the series I am plotting, it might in fact be wise, since 7 books require more intention than one.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32437533459426854022012-10-15T12:55:46.526-04:002012-10-15T12:55:46.526-04:00Good list. I like to include little physical habit...Good list. I like to include little physical habits, i.e. Jack always scratches his chin when he's trying to make a decision. And eating habits/favorite foods. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-70850877679602653592012-10-15T12:45:33.489-04:002012-10-15T12:45:33.489-04:00It's funny. I've been using these for a wh...It's funny. I've been using these for a while but didn't know they were called Character Sheets.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-81757076726358820392012-10-15T12:36:42.762-04:002012-10-15T12:36:42.762-04:00I fill out similar sheets of information. Another ...I fill out similar sheets of information. Another thing I've found helpful is to write some journal entries for each of the characters--it really helps me get in their heads.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837639807533435390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-6581064265513272512012-10-15T12:32:51.310-04:002012-10-15T12:32:51.310-04:00Nice worksheet, Diane! And a good way to think thr...Nice worksheet, Diane! And a good way to think through characters when we start out our story.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-11821201836627427182012-10-15T12:28:33.610-04:002012-10-15T12:28:33.610-04:00I add political beliefs, most painful setback/expe...I add political beliefs, most painful setback/experience, most meaningful experience, sexual values, and attitudes towards life and death. I also consider what their fatal flaw is and their greatest strength.<br /><br />I find that considering all these issues helps me think of them as real people.<br /><br />Great post, Diane!<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-84859927421506245222012-10-15T11:26:10.753-04:002012-10-15T11:26:10.753-04:00Great questions! I also ask what unique 'quirk...Great questions! I also ask what unique 'quirk' of habit they have. Do they snort when they laugh? Bite nails when nervous or tap foot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com