tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post2103693719908471071..comments2024-03-26T11:32:56.196-07:00Comments on Revising & Editing: The 7 Key Traits of Enduring Characters with Author Linda L KaneNas http://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-21250470585143161752018-03-13T17:01:58.999-07:002018-03-13T17:01:58.999-07:00Hi Jess, I think by writing done your characters, ...Hi Jess, I think by writing done your characters, their names, their habits, conflicts they have with your other characters it helps you get a sense of who they are. When you get that down, see what traits stand out and then look up in a psychology book about those traits and maybe you'll discover examples of others with similiar traits as your character. Sometimes they will have a list of emotional and psychological traits you can use to really enhance your characters.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-5201461832324783312018-03-13T13:11:13.597-07:002018-03-13T13:11:13.597-07:00What a great post. I haven't thought about the...What a great post. I haven't thought about the traits of enduring characters in this way. Great examples!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-81639260164379664772018-03-13T07:53:05.916-07:002018-03-13T07:53:05.916-07:00I want to add that I am a retired psyhologist and ...I want to add that I am a retired psyhologist and I have pulled information on individuals from Freud, Jung, and so many others to help me get a better sense of the individuals that I am portraying. It's something to think about for your own writing.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-87907005752985575322018-03-11T10:17:21.572-07:002018-03-11T10:17:21.572-07:00It certinaly helped me. Thank you.It certinaly helped me. Thank you.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-48942608730657764252018-03-11T10:16:58.837-07:002018-03-11T10:16:58.837-07:00Have fun with it. Writing is truly an adventure of...Have fun with it. Writing is truly an adventure of your own making.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-5360059288805163682018-03-11T10:16:28.136-07:002018-03-11T10:16:28.136-07:00Thank you Elizabeth. Thank you Elizabeth. L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-77103398227957416002018-03-11T10:15:36.651-07:002018-03-11T10:15:36.651-07:00I hope it does and one day I hope to read one of y...I hope it does and one day I hope to read one of your books.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-83590616188239177852018-03-11T10:15:12.483-07:002018-03-11T10:15:12.483-07:00So true! Good advice.So true! Good advice.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-49323503124214292922018-03-11T10:14:44.013-07:002018-03-11T10:14:44.013-07:00If you're interested they're are some inte...If you're interested they're are some interesting books on character traits in psychology books. Check them out.L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-31765686786190309572018-03-11T10:13:49.048-07:002018-03-11T10:13:49.048-07:00I hope it helps you!I hope it helps you!L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-37790378380883411202018-03-11T10:13:17.961-07:002018-03-11T10:13:17.961-07:00thank you. If you're interested in wine, murde...thank you. If you're interested in wine, murder, money, and romance this could be the book for you. L Lee Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506615189527588898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-22050159693797403912018-03-09T15:30:47.513-08:002018-03-09T15:30:47.513-08:00Wonderful list of traits to pull from!Wonderful list of traits to pull from!Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-88707532910634054972018-03-09T13:33:28.040-08:002018-03-09T13:33:28.040-08:00Love this list of traits! And great advice to pick...Love this list of traits! And great advice to pick a few for some characters.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-72167061819363564142018-03-09T08:26:13.085-08:002018-03-09T08:26:13.085-08:00These are great tips. I know as a reader I'm a...These are great tips. I know as a reader I'm always drawn to complex characters and the way they relate to each other. It's nice to see the specifics of making these work.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-56990751932074281172018-03-09T03:28:55.645-08:002018-03-09T03:28:55.645-08:00Thanks for the great tips on character development...Thanks for the great tips on character development. I struggle with that so your list will really help. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-34220594563441803432018-03-08T17:52:40.674-08:002018-03-08T17:52:40.674-08:00Nice list. I have also come to believe that the r...Nice list. I have also come to believe that the relationships between characters are just as important to develop as each individual.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-51660771666023217802018-03-08T17:45:48.426-08:002018-03-08T17:45:48.426-08:00I did not know of those seven traits. Interesting....I did not know of those seven traits. Interesting.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-89351461548841489582018-03-08T17:34:47.040-08:002018-03-08T17:34:47.040-08:00I like that you said not to use all seven for one ...I like that you said not to use all seven for one character. Good advice. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-68962459799165517872018-03-08T13:54:42.119-08:002018-03-08T13:54:42.119-08:00Hi Nas and Linda - these will be great for those w...Hi Nas and Linda - these will be great for those who are writing fiction and stories ... and a great set of ideas anyway. The idea for your story 'Death of the Vine' is intriguing ... good luck and cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com