Writing Craft – characterization
March 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago I read Robert McKee’s Story, which is aimed primarily at those who are writing movie scripts. Mr. McKee wrote the single most useful piece of advice I’ve read about characterization. He suggested using method acting to put yourself into the character’s mindset and circumstances. Channelling your characters was not new advice, but the part about circumstances had eluded me. He has lots of other good information too.
For overall brilliance of characterization advice, Linda Serger’s Creating Unforgettable Characters remains my favorite.
For an overview of different physchological profiles Rachel Ballon gives a broad brush approach to lots of approaches in her book Breathing Life Into Your Characters gives you a good jumping off point.
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
March 22nd, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Love your site – thoughtful and smooth, certainly in comparison to my meanderings. Kris
March 23rd, 2007 at 2:11 am
Kris,
Thanks for stopping by! Give yourself a minute or two to get into your blog groove. ;)