tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post6347378988564540079..comments2023-10-30T01:08:17.597-07:00Comments on Roxy Haynie Writes: Of Good CharacterRoxyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-30512699632061218762010-03-25T09:20:47.611-07:002010-03-25T09:20:47.611-07:00A musical? Sound interesting. I'm basing two o...A musical? Sound interesting. I'm basing two of my main characters off of Melanie and Scarlett from Gone With the Wind, but only a little bit. I love Aragorn and Gandalf.Mary E Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119298615414367828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-52044326600473896042010-03-25T09:14:42.576-07:002010-03-25T09:14:42.576-07:00Good question! My characters are a mix of real and...Good question! My characters are a mix of real and imaginary people. I love creating them!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-28233452464687218602010-03-24T12:07:49.203-07:002010-03-24T12:07:49.203-07:00dear roxy,
i'm afraid i don't write ficti...dear roxy,<br /><br />i'm afraid i don't write fiction,but i sure do<br />love to read it.<br /><br />the LOTR has been a staple for years. think<br />i've read it 5 or 6 times.<br /><br />and you are so right, it is the incredible<br />characters that carry the book.<br /><br />great essay!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-52687774237047601332010-03-24T10:12:18.488-07:002010-03-24T10:12:18.488-07:00I'd say my characters are based just slightly ...I'd say my characters are based just slightly on real people, with a hint of me and a whole lot of fantasy. I love hobbits too. Your garden sounds fun!Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-19106056438672501062010-03-24T10:04:46.709-07:002010-03-24T10:04:46.709-07:00I love hobbits too. Sam is my all time favorite ch...I love hobbits too. Sam is my all time favorite character. I sometimes use interesting personality traits of people I know. I think mostly just watching and listening to people helps me create characters.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-20014821387856530822010-03-24T09:48:46.858-07:002010-03-24T09:48:46.858-07:00my characters are so often a mix of a million peop...my characters are so often a mix of a million people i've met in my life -- even people i've only met for a moment, but whose personalities really resonated with me somehow. they're never entirely based on one person i know. :D<br /><br />great post, by the way!!Taherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-17578992427409411992010-03-24T09:04:48.209-07:002010-03-24T09:04:48.209-07:00Well, first, Roxy, I'd like to say CONGRATS on...Well, first, Roxy, I'd like to say CONGRATS on the request for the partial (I have been MIA for a few days...so I'm just now catching up with you guys) ...I'll be excited for you, and there to administer CPR WHEN you get signed!<br />(did you email the agent and ask/what did you end up doing?)<br /><br />Secondly, I do likes me some Tolkien books. I was excited to see the movies, like the dork that I really am, but the cast really had me in their grip. What better man-candy is there than Vigo and Orlando? (well, okay, Orlando and Depp isn't worse). I often hate movie versions of beloved books, but I did enjoy the LOTR trilogy greatly. <br /><br />As for writing characters, they (characters) and their dialog, for me, are the easiest and most fun part of writing fiction. (plots? structure? titles? NOT easy. TORTURE.) I'm not sure how to articulate how or why the characters are easy for me. Hmm, I'll have to examine that for a bit and maybe I can come up with a way to explain my experience/process. <br /><br />Happy Hump Day Foxy Roxy!<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-57699804746828342832010-03-23T22:11:52.193-07:002010-03-23T22:11:52.193-07:00I love LOTR! But the crush is all Aragorn. I coul...I love LOTR! But the crush is all Aragorn. I could never compete with Legolas' hair.<br /><br />I think my characters are like mutts. They are mix of fantasy and reality. Except for the flaws, that is mainly my sister. Not really...(yes, really).Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-54936491492266640602010-03-23T21:52:49.744-07:002010-03-23T21:52:49.744-07:00The best whole-hearted attempt I made at character...The best whole-hearted attempt I made at character development was when I used my cousin who was dying of breast cancer as my inspiration. I am afraid I would not be great at coming up with a character from scratch. But does anyone ever really do that anyway?Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-41734550440833913242010-03-23T18:44:09.114-07:002010-03-23T18:44:09.114-07:00I love creating my characters. Often, I use a per...I love creating my characters. Often, I use a person I've seen on TV (not too famous) to get the face, mannerisms, and sometimes, accent in my head. Thinking about their backgrounds, wishes, etc. is one of my favorite parts about writing.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-85682619930225932772010-03-23T18:38:54.774-07:002010-03-23T18:38:54.774-07:00For my drama, my girls are based on real life peop...For my drama, my girls are based on real life people I know (and parts of me), with embellishments. So fun. I feel a bit like Dr. Frankenstein. I get to piece together the characters with limbs and whims of different people.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-81171398541923379512010-03-23T18:18:02.149-07:002010-03-23T18:18:02.149-07:00What a great blog! I am going to have to go and re...What a great blog! I am going to have to go and read some of your older posts!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Natasha.Natasha in Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975487981963489572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-24777115389588811162010-03-23T17:42:34.811-07:002010-03-23T17:42:34.811-07:00I have a secret crush on Legolas too! (only it'...I have a secret crush on Legolas too! (only it's not a secret anymore)<br /><br />I usually dream about my characters, or sometimes one will just sort of walk up and start talking to me. Then I work on fleshing them out better.Elizabeth Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-19495542443617440772010-03-23T17:01:08.916-07:002010-03-23T17:01:08.916-07:00My characters are a Hodge podge of everyone I know...My characters are a Hodge podge of everyone I know. Lucky them! LOL! Happy Tuesday!!Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-30270997192441453412010-03-23T15:33:52.249-07:002010-03-23T15:33:52.249-07:00I saw Lord of the Rings in London in 2008. I have ...I saw Lord of the Rings in London in 2008. I have to say that it had the most spectacular special effects in a musical that I have ever seen. Sad to report, but I understand that the show is no longer playing in London, but if it ever makes it to the US, try to see it if you can....A Tale of Two Citieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625687318415580972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-70706697525545713422010-03-23T14:49:27.165-07:002010-03-23T14:49:27.165-07:00Pieces of my characters come from all sorts of sou...Pieces of my characters come from all sorts of sources - myself, family and friends, strangers in the store, dreams, etc. I take 1-2 characteristics then mix, twist, brainstorm and what-if to deepen my character's traits. <br />This makes me want to watch LOTR's again. :)MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-42239114507267747982010-03-23T12:43:02.817-07:002010-03-23T12:43:02.817-07:00A TLOTR stage musical? That sounds wonderful.
As ...A TLOTR stage musical? That sounds wonderful.<br /><br />As for my characters, they seem to creep out of the darkness (my imagination) fully formed. One was inspired by a dream. But relatives or celebrities or historical figures? I don't use any those, at least not consciously.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-24308242920232182872010-03-23T12:26:53.130-07:002010-03-23T12:26:53.130-07:00For me, character is at the heart of every story. ...For me, character is at the heart of every story. I pull characters from everywhere; and sometimes I think bit and pieces and parts of me and those I know best bleed over into them. But in the end, they all share the same hopes and dreams and disappointments and failures we all do. That binds them to us.sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-84554672342241316002010-03-23T12:09:30.072-07:002010-03-23T12:09:30.072-07:00Hey Roxy,
thanks for joining my blog.
I agree wi...Hey Roxy,<br /><br />thanks for joining my blog.<br /><br />I agree with you about Tolkien's ability to create vivid characters. My favourite in Lord of the Rings was Sam because he was so truehearted and brave. That bit where he thinks Frodo's been killed by the spider and he's all alone but he doesn't abandon the quest - blows me away every time! He's the one I had a crush on instead of Legolas or Aragorn.<br /><br />I can't say where I get my inspiration for my characters. They just come to me. I've never yet based a character on anyone I knew although they may have similar character traits. Most often it's the character that tells me what they're like as people and I just put that down on paper.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-16124845986947150212010-03-23T12:08:31.052-07:002010-03-23T12:08:31.052-07:00My characters tend to pull from everywhere. They t...My characters tend to pull from everywhere. They tend to speak to me first and then I add elements of myself, friends or people I meet. That gives them a personal element. <br />You keep me thinking.:)Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-34105806863335247492010-03-23T11:50:23.456-07:002010-03-23T11:50:23.456-07:00I love LOTR! And the characters really do make the...I love LOTR! And the characters really do make the story. I have a hobbit in me as well, but I'd like to think I'm more elegant like an elf :)<br /><br />I put a piece of myself in all of my characters. That's the only way I can bring them to life.Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-59666743252602228362010-03-23T11:43:51.523-07:002010-03-23T11:43:51.523-07:00I agree with you, Hannah. I think we put a smatter...I agree with you, Hannah. I think we put a smattering of our impressions from different mediums into our characters.Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-42535275541012055342010-03-23T11:41:08.975-07:002010-03-23T11:41:08.975-07:00I love having you as a blogging buddy, Alle. Thank...I love having you as a blogging buddy, Alle. Thanks for visiting. I think blogging is a great way to express ideas and feelings, and maybe you'll find you like writing enough to make up a story or two as well. See you at your blog soon.Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-72838633786255544072010-03-23T11:40:26.629-07:002010-03-23T11:40:26.629-07:00I don't know where my characters come from. I&...I don't know where my characters come from. I've read a lot of books, watch a ton of movies, met a lot of people, know a lot of people...everywhere and everyone?Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608279570927513160.post-33918883929018493262010-03-23T11:30:55.314-07:002010-03-23T11:30:55.314-07:00I don't have much experience actually making c...I don't have much experience actually making characters, I don't even think of myself as a writer, I started blogging a lot recently as a release and escape from the world as I know.<br /><br />Kinda a public journal. Sometimes it's easier to share yourself with perfect strangers then a best friend.<br /><br />I stumbled upon your blog through a blogger I follow Sarah from writer in the making hope you don't mind me following along =)Allehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851636429077312230noreply@blogger.com