tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post4569546141264787967..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: IS YOUR PROTAGNIST APPEALING? And I don't mean Pretty.Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-51452719416733864572014-03-29T15:54:45.688-04:002014-03-29T15:54:45.688-04:00@Carol, I have all the confidence in your ability....@Carol, I have all the confidence in your ability. I know your story will be wonderful. <br /><br />@Jennifer, thanks for stopping by. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-80669658544666367572014-03-29T08:40:44.864-04:002014-03-29T08:40:44.864-04:00Meandering Murray Tour is now under way, have a gr...Meandering Murray Tour is now under way, have a great trip guys and make sure you tell us about your adventures. Save some coffee and cake for the office staff, pretty please!!!<br />For more info visit: <a href="http://www.clubmatestravel.com" rel="nofollow">disability short break</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180236306376419010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-4150625989629500522014-03-27T12:24:54.084-04:002014-03-27T12:24:54.084-04:00I'm in the home stretch in our March Madness c...I'm in the home stretch in our March Madness challenge and I'm struggling to muster enthusiasm for the new WIP. I think it's partly because I'm more invested in the plot than in the characters, and it's showing, so I'm going back to re-read this post a couple more times. Thanks, Joylene!Carol Garvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02182655399708415140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-15746356094077734642014-03-26T15:34:26.777-04:002014-03-26T15:34:26.777-04:00@Robin, best of luck on your revisions. That's...@Robin, best of luck on your revisions. That's my favourite pate, making what I've already written tighter and better. Thanks for visiting. <br /><br />@Michelle, thanks so much for stopping by. Happy A-Z challenge!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58113878089173536712014-03-26T14:11:41.336-04:002014-03-26T14:11:41.336-04:00Effort, stamina, sweat and tears - that caught my ...Effort, stamina, sweat and tears - that caught my attention. It's a winning combination.<br />Thanks for the tips Joylene.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-53373191001914867772014-03-26T02:12:47.321-04:002014-03-26T02:12:47.321-04:00This is excellent advice. I'm about to start r...This is excellent advice. I'm about to start revising/editing my book. I'm the protagonist, so I haven't thought too much about character, except to be authentic. I really appreciate, and will apply, your tips. Thanks, Joylene. <br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62070332939427872812014-03-25T17:00:04.577-04:002014-03-25T17:00:04.577-04:00@Sara, I'm cheering for you.
@Susan, it'...@Sara, I'm cheering for you. <br /><br />@Susan, it's my first worry too. One day I'd like to write a fabulous draft one! LOL<br /><br />@Joy, I agree. I have to feel something, doesn't matter if I'm torn, as long as I'm hooked. <br /><br />@Ann--I mean Gary. I love your outfit. Very fitting with the new persona. The colour works well with your skin tones!<br />Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68051146545116294362014-03-24T18:28:21.963-04:002014-03-24T18:28:21.963-04:00How the heck did I get here? Oh yeah, it's th...How the heck did I get here? Oh yeah, it's the "I Was Seeking Gary" site!<br /><br />Oh yeah, a good story requires a good character. A character that makes the reader feel like they are involved with the story. <br /><br />Great to see you here,Joylene.<br /><br />Kind wishes,<br /><br />Ann Tagonist!klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62153123222242538522014-03-24T16:39:32.759-04:002014-03-24T16:39:32.759-04:00Good post, Joylene. For me, a compelling character...Good post, Joylene. For me, a compelling character is very important. I'll follow him/her anywhere if I find the hero/ine fascinating.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-36376089816368916782014-03-24T12:52:04.080-04:002014-03-24T12:52:04.080-04:00This is probably my #1 concern every time I start ...This is probably my #1 concern every time I start a new novel. I worry that I've made my characters appealing and interesting enough. Great post.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69676364610010723952014-03-24T12:49:04.179-04:002014-03-24T12:49:04.179-04:00great suggestions! I'll have to apply them. ...great suggestions! I'll have to apply them. I think my current WIP has an appealing protag, but I'd like to be able to fix my other story. I still have hopes that someday I'll write it the way it should be written and find a home. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-60340910104609916962014-03-24T10:35:39.267-04:002014-03-24T10:35:39.267-04:00@Diane, so true, yes.
@Heather, thanks muchly for...@Diane, so true, yes.<br /><br />@Heather, thanks muchly for stopping by. <br /><br />@Alex, but I bet she was appealing. <br /><br />@Pat, you got it!<br /><br />@Christine, thanks!<br /><br />@Robin, I bet you're right!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-48561682246203127912014-03-24T10:11:17.524-04:002014-03-24T10:11:17.524-04:00This sounds like an excellent exercise for noteboo...This sounds like an excellent exercise for notebook writing. List the movie protagonist and then all of the reasons why he/she is so darn appealing. I bet some patterns emerge.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-70076373284482103362014-03-24T09:26:39.239-04:002014-03-24T09:26:39.239-04:00Excellent post. I love your tips. And you're r...Excellent post. I love your tips. And you're right that movies were easier to think of so quickly. Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56187254703912275462014-03-24T08:53:50.898-04:002014-03-24T08:53:50.898-04:00Lol at the creative pee, only a mutt haha
True, h...Lol at the creative pee, only a mutt haha<br /><br />True, have to be original, somewhat, yet people need to be able to relate tooPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62673421503679373592014-03-24T08:53:07.601-04:002014-03-24T08:53:07.601-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18382828993260855032014-03-24T08:43:21.776-04:002014-03-24T08:43:21.776-04:00Some of those started out as not so likeable. (I k...Some of those started out as not so likeable. (I know my main character did!)Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-57670184809727988482014-03-24T08:42:49.620-04:002014-03-24T08:42:49.620-04:00Great post, with some useful tips on how to assess...Great post, with some useful tips on how to assess your characters.<br />Thanks muchly for this!Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-39204222207018646682014-03-24T08:17:15.230-04:002014-03-24T08:17:15.230-04:00They have to be unique and believable at the same ...They have to be unique and believable at the same time.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com