tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post1493880387559679655..comments2024-03-07T03:54:50.068-08:00Comments on Tyrean Martinson - writer, daydreamer, teacher, believer.: Writing Compelling Characters, And 365 Days of Blessings - Day 118Tyrean Martinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-59854371932177956132010-09-30T13:59:14.315-07:002010-09-30T13:59:14.315-07:00The most compelling characters for me are the ones...The most compelling characters for me are the ones that won't leave my thoughts. Good post.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-17640274146814794112010-09-29T09:32:53.507-07:002010-09-29T09:32:53.507-07:00I absolutely love to daydream about my characters....I absolutely love to daydream about my characters. Sometimes it really is the best way to get to understand them better. Great post!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-33200019466657703082010-09-25T10:34:51.327-07:002010-09-25T10:34:51.327-07:00That is such a unique view on creating compelling ...That is such a unique view on creating compelling characters! <br />And I admire your determination to walk every day.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-58955411385465144302010-09-25T06:15:20.952-07:002010-09-25T06:15:20.952-07:00Laurel - Thanks! Years ago in a writing class I ha...Laurel - Thanks! Years ago in a writing class I had a teacher who would write "Quality of light?" all over my rough drafts because she wanted to know how each character experienced the world through their five senses . . . did one character find the day to be sunny, while the other only saw the clouds? did their clothes itch? etc.<br /><br />Nevets - Thanks! I had time to read a handful of other posts yesterday, and plan to read more today. I loved your focus on potential, and the way that you dug into what compelling means. Thanks!<br /><br />Jen - I wish I could say my map idea was original to the moment, but its an idea that I keep coming back to . . . I find maps fascinating, and I use the concept a great deal in my writing, both fictional and non-fictional. Thanks for your encouragement!<br /><br />Elana - Thanks! For me, daydreaming about my writing is a necessity. I can't seem to write if I haven't given it some good thought first.<br /><br />Karen - Thank you! Haved a blessed weekend!<br /><br />Melissa - Thank you!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-52922637133214641062010-09-24T21:06:32.759-07:002010-09-24T21:06:32.759-07:00We do have to look at the familiar in our own ways...We do have to look at the familiar in our own ways. This was perfect. Beautiful. Awesome!<br /><br />I really like this post.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-74547593049464523612010-09-24T18:12:07.898-07:002010-09-24T18:12:07.898-07:00Good post! Like how you combined topics. :)
Have a...Good post! Like how you combined topics. :)<br />Have a blessedly wonderful weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-37609248097039490052010-09-24T12:30:10.927-07:002010-09-24T12:30:10.927-07:00Yes, on the daydreaming. And yes on the familiar t...Yes, on the daydreaming. And yes on the familiar too. We must take that familiar and look at it differently. Great post.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-16497874461319404022010-09-24T12:00:09.251-07:002010-09-24T12:00:09.251-07:00I loved it when you said:
"each of us as a w...I loved it when you said:<br /><br />"each of us as a writer has to make our own map that will guide us to our goals" <br /><br />It's so beautifullly put, always have your map ready because the road to finding the perfect story and character can be a bumpy one but a map will always help you lead the way!<br /><br />Fantastic blog! Love the blessings to go along with each day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-74863251522627071562010-09-24T11:51:50.841-07:002010-09-24T11:51:50.841-07:00Wow. I think you're the first person I've...Wow. I think you're the first person I've read so far (probably about 65 - 75% through the list) who has talked so clearly about their being different ways of getting there. That's an incredibly good point. Thanks for calling our attention to it!C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-64099935567678078452010-09-24T09:50:13.605-07:002010-09-24T09:50:13.605-07:00I'm especially intrigued by your idea of think...I'm especially intrigued by your idea of thinking how a character uses his/her senses and what sorts of details is s/he drawn to?Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.com