The majority, if not all, of my writing seems to centre around characters. The interplay between them, their insecurities, their personal journeys. It's what people seem to note most when commenting on my stories. So I thought I'd put down some words as to what I think helps to craft good characterisation. It would be great to hear some of your thoughts too. Firstly, observe. Before putting pen to paper I think there is a lot of value in simply watching people and observing how they interact with others and the world. Study how people act in the everyday, the beat and rhythm of conversations, nervous tics, how people behave when they are uncomfortable, when they are happy, and so on and so forth. See what stands out to you. I remember being at Stansted airport waiting for a flight to Glasgow for FantasyCon 2019 when we could all travel that more freely. Now airports are great places to watch people. There's this vast array of life going on around you. No different thi
More power to your arm then my friend. I'll be waiting, ready to buy this novel when you complete it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaun! How's your writing going sir?
ReplyDeleteI recently came third place in a contest hosted by Dark Futures (details on my blog) and, hot off the press, I've been asked to contribute to an anthology. Plus I'm working on a novella.
DeleteExcellent stuff Shaun!!! Third place is a great achievement and congrats on the invite to contribute for an anthology. Give me a shout when the novella is down so I know when I can get a copy. :-)
ReplyDeleteI will, it's good to communicate, I've been off the radar for to long.
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