Appearance of Characters
Yes, I know I tend to have a cast of thousands. I'm pretty sure it makes a book less accessible for readers, but its something I have to work at to keep reasonable, and when I'm writing fast, I can't. Someday, when I am a successful full time writer, I hope to have the time to really CRAFT a book. Hopefully I won't overthink it...
Anyway, I was writing this morning and Trif (my heroine) turned around and there was Vertic (FamFox of my hero, Ilex Winterberry). I had no clue that Vertic would show up, but a little set up conversation occurred and it felt right.
This is one of those wonderful things that happens when you're a writer – the appearance of a character at the right time, an unknown plot twist.
I'm sure it's what keeps us writing.
Love to all, and may you receive an inspired surprise today.
Robin
Anyway, I was writing this morning and Trif (my heroine) turned around and there was Vertic (FamFox of my hero, Ilex Winterberry). I had no clue that Vertic would show up, but a little set up conversation occurred and it felt right.
This is one of those wonderful things that happens when you're a writer – the appearance of a character at the right time, an unknown plot twist.
I'm sure it's what keeps us writing.
Love to all, and may you receive an inspired surprise today.
Robin
posted by FantasyAuthor RobinDOwens | 5:19 AM
4 Comments:
I enjoyed the intro of another "fam" animal. Happy to hear its playing a role in this story. They have such personalities of their own...must be fun to explore.
Sounds like it anyway.
Well, I got up early and tweaked a couple of pages this am, then took a bath and read my Red Fox book. I am going to have to put in more "chortling" "yuk,yuk,yuk" is how the researcher described it...
It is nice to read a book where the writer has not dumbed down things .... when I feel that the writer has patronized or insulted me I never read one of his/her books again. Very insulting.
Why not assume that your readers are intelligent rather than stupid?
Thanks, Reader. I worry all the time that my work isn't easy to understand, that people who read it must have some experience of fantasy, science fiction, or paranormal romance. I REALLY appreciate your comment.
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