tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post4222434076997038994..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Writing Tips - FavoritesL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-54882370080140375332010-09-01T21:29:51.313-04:002010-09-01T21:29:51.313-04:00My favourites are chocolate, chai tea, cow shaped ...My favourites are chocolate, chai tea, cow shaped slippers. My character's favourite view is the sea.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-27892068403819065092010-09-01T21:29:34.818-04:002010-09-01T21:29:34.818-04:00I love rainy days, good mysteries, autumn, pasta, ...I love rainy days, good mysteries, autumn, pasta, grapes and cheese, cats, and a variety of music.<br /><br />My MC loves the middle east-it's food, clothing, music, people...The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53803195107854894212010-09-01T21:08:11.346-04:002010-09-01T21:08:11.346-04:00I have favorite pens...my characters I think I'...I have favorite pens...my characters I think I've only allowed favorite colors and smells mostly...hmmmSummer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-37784403919727420232010-09-01T19:27:02.502-04:002010-09-01T19:27:02.502-04:00That's a cool idea!
I think about certain fav...That's a cool idea!<br /><br />I think about certain favourites when I work on my character profiles, like favourite food and drink and sports and hobbies etc but this idea of listing favourites for everything is interesting.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78613460368478412222010-09-01T16:04:07.729-04:002010-09-01T16:04:07.729-04:00Favorites of characters isn't something I'...Favorites of characters isn't something I'd really thought about too much, but it's a good idea so that they can be more fleshed out to appear like real people. Good reminder.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4777567701110284322010-09-01T14:01:11.155-04:002010-09-01T14:01:11.155-04:00Hi Diane - Great exercise.
I write character ske...Hi Diane - Great exercise. <br /><br />I write character sketches up on all the MC, but I need to dig them up. This could explain why I've been struggling with my WIP lately. I need to look them over.<br /><br />Thank you and have a great day. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-24652407780447362392010-09-01T13:59:07.113-04:002010-09-01T13:59:07.113-04:00Glad I could get everyone to thinking!Glad I could get everyone to thinking!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-23554466159752624362010-09-01T13:57:53.566-04:002010-09-01T13:57:53.566-04:00My characters often have strong opinions, but I...My characters often have strong opinions, but I'd never really thought about doing a full favorites list (I do always give them a birthday, so that I can round out their personality with things that sort of consistently go together. I think the favorites though, is a good idea for fleshing out a character you may not have as solid a picture of.<br /><br />(Drink a fair amount of Merlot--I like a Zinfandel better, but it's a whole lot harder to find an affordable Zinfandel, and you can get a decent merlot for not that much... like I even like the boxed stuff)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-87928735502563948782010-09-01T11:45:59.479-04:002010-09-01T11:45:59.479-04:00Most of my male characters prefer DARK BEER, prefe...Most of my male characters prefer DARK BEER, preferably a Texas brand called Shiner Bock (if they are in Texas).<br /><br />Because it's my favorite.<br /><br />A guy I'm writing today likes cigars, and has favorite places to buy, favorite brands.<br /><br />A girl I'm writing prefers Bloody Mary, won't drink anything else.<br /><br />I do this subconsciously -- and I must think a lot about drinks -- but now that you mention it, I need to do it with intent rather than accident.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3748595334392749712010-08-31T18:10:49.443-04:002010-08-31T18:10:49.443-04:00This is fun!
My main characters preferences are:
...This is fun!<br />My main characters preferences are:<br /><br />Scent: musk<br />Wine: nope - she drinks tequila or Jack Daniels, and loves to drink coffee.<br />Outfit: Jeans and a long sleeved black tee<br />Gun: Glock 17 <br />:)<br /><br />Whereas I:<br />Scent: Sun, Moon, Stars<br />Wine: Dolcetto and Syrah <br />Outfit: Jeans and a tee shirt<br /><br />Have to admit I like Glock's too.<br /><br />:DCat Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148689729839085230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-52138877610387506302010-08-31T16:24:23.135-04:002010-08-31T16:24:23.135-04:00My character has a favorite sports hobby, but that...My character has a favorite sports hobby, but that's an aspect I need to work on more.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-49269497933083531532010-08-31T14:57:20.609-04:002010-08-31T14:57:20.609-04:00Lou, maybe you are!
Jemi, the Pern series is a fa...Lou, maybe you are!<br /><br />Jemi, the Pern series is a favorite of mine, too!<br /><br />Karen, now I want some pesto pasta!<br /><br />And everyone who loves a good merlot - we need to get together and visit a winery!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4489060705942448392010-08-31T13:47:31.893-04:002010-08-31T13:47:31.893-04:00Merlot is definitely my fav!Merlot is definitely my fav!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-76436817870392006772010-08-31T12:57:29.296-04:002010-08-31T12:57:29.296-04:00I also love a great merlot!I also love a great merlot!Jo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-16127745910024123212010-08-31T11:39:04.095-04:002010-08-31T11:39:04.095-04:00Great excercise! My favorite is a toss between Cro...Great excercise! My favorite is a toss between Crosby and Ovenshkin-both passionate people!<br />My character doesn't like hockey. Her favourite is musican Jack Johnson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-86227504554437790092010-08-31T11:24:15.026-04:002010-08-31T11:24:15.026-04:00My Favorite color: orange
favorite animal: zebra ...My Favorite color: orange <br />favorite animal: zebra <br />favorite team: USA women's gymnastics team, Phila Eagles, and Phila Phillies <br />Favorite scent: chocolate, orange mandarin, and crayons!<br />Favorite wine: I don't like wine. I'd rather eat grapes than drink them fermented, haha.<br />Favorite outfit: t-shirt & soffe shorts<br />Favorite sports player: the Phillies Jayson Werth, yum! ;)<br /><br />Now on to my characters!!! It's cool knowing a little more about you, too!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-55488346338817894182010-08-31T11:12:18.704-04:002010-08-31T11:12:18.704-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-11622110872882926562010-08-31T11:05:34.900-04:002010-08-31T11:05:34.900-04:00I've been buying Cabernet Sauvignon lately but...I've been buying Cabernet Sauvignon lately but do appreciate a good Merlot. <br /><br />My characters do have their favorites. For the good guys they like to frequent real life establishments like Hennesseys Tavern, Marine Room Tavern, and Ti Amo dinnerhouse. The bad guys like Starbucks, Staci drinks coffee while Nicky likes his chi tea.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-92055239790233095502010-08-31T10:21:05.094-04:002010-08-31T10:21:05.094-04:00Me and my heroine share a love of Stephen King whe...Me and my heroine share a love of Stephen King when it comes to reading. Me and my bad guy share a fondness for Beatles tunes. Me and my kick-butt FBI agent share a tendency for foul language when provoked. And then there's sarcasm as sport. I've got to watch that or all my characters would crack wise the same way.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-16994728580364208792010-08-31T10:06:36.495-04:002010-08-31T10:06:36.495-04:00Interesting how a list of favorites can say so muc...Interesting how a list of favorites can say so much about a person! I'm with Clarissa-- I LOVE bubble tea.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-65209786082110337672010-08-31T09:45:53.037-04:002010-08-31T09:45:53.037-04:00I prefer Chardonnay but I won’t turn down a glass ...I prefer Chardonnay but I won’t turn down a glass of Merlot! <br /><br />I do list a few likes and dislikes for my characters, but they usually only include colors or food. Your post makes me want to get a little more creative in this area. Thanks for the ideas.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-42329167106396606622010-08-31T09:34:36.085-04:002010-08-31T09:34:36.085-04:00I love bubble tea! THose little tapioca pearls are...I love bubble tea! THose little tapioca pearls are just so cool and rubbery.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-26212567576373007902010-08-31T09:33:15.618-04:002010-08-31T09:33:15.618-04:00I don't like chocolate to eat but I adore Hot ...I don't like chocolate to eat but I adore Hot Chocolate drink with plenty of froth on top.<br />Then again a favourite of mine is Daniel O Donnell the Irish Singer.<br />But a bit closer to home must be my family and friends, without them where would I be,,,,,,,,<br /><br />Good excercise to do.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-20423475928944923572010-08-31T09:15:32.627-04:002010-08-31T09:15:32.627-04:00Some of my favourites: Chai & Earl Grey tea, r...Some of my favourites: Chai & Earl Grey tea, raspberries, Anne McCaffrey's Pern series,...<br /><br />My character's: music, tinkerings, cheese :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-80118490341662296812010-08-31T08:43:28.583-04:002010-08-31T08:43:28.583-04:00My Memphis characters LOVE food!
Great idea to d...My Memphis characters LOVE food! <br /><br />Great idea to do this, Diane...for me as well as my characters. My daughter frequently asks me what my favorite color is, etc. It's something that we think about as a kid, but then don't seem to think of again...Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com