My antagonist, Robert, is causing problems. Yes, I know that's what he's supposed to do, but he's giving me trouble. I can't quite figure out the real reason he's putting Elizabeth, my MC, in this predicament. What tricks does he have up his sleeve? and Why?
I'm in a quandry. I have a few ideas, but I haven't really thought them through to the end. I had written a short backstory for him before I started this project, but I guess I'm going to have to get into more detail. Jess, my daughter, over at Write Skate Dream suggested I check out Ellie Garratt's post about antagonists. So after reading it, I've decided to have a talk with Robert and figure out what his real problems are. I hope I can dig deep into his past and uncover what really motivates him.
This leads me to the Character Blogfest, running Feb 6-10th. Check it out over at Cassie Mae's blog, Reading Writing and Lovin It! The idea of this blogfest is to help us flesh out our characters. Posts for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday have different themes to get us to explore our characters through their own eyes. And of course their are great prizes offered to the winners! I can't wait.
On a side note, I'm heading up to the winter wonderland of Michigan for the weekend. The synchronized skating team I co-coach, is in a big competition up there. The girls are super excited to be competing out of state for the first time. Wish us luck!!!
Hope you all have a great weekend! I'd love to hear your tricks for getting your characters to divulge their secrets to you.
Kathy
I'm in a quandry. I have a few ideas, but I haven't really thought them through to the end. I had written a short backstory for him before I started this project, but I guess I'm going to have to get into more detail. Jess, my daughter, over at Write Skate Dream suggested I check out Ellie Garratt's post about antagonists. So after reading it, I've decided to have a talk with Robert and figure out what his real problems are. I hope I can dig deep into his past and uncover what really motivates him.
This leads me to the Character Blogfest, running Feb 6-10th. Check it out over at Cassie Mae's blog, Reading Writing and Lovin It! The idea of this blogfest is to help us flesh out our characters. Posts for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday have different themes to get us to explore our characters through their own eyes. And of course their are great prizes offered to the winners! I can't wait.
On a side note, I'm heading up to the winter wonderland of Michigan for the weekend. The synchronized skating team I co-coach, is in a big competition up there. The girls are super excited to be competing out of state for the first time. Wish us luck!!!
Hope you all have a great weekend! I'd love to hear your tricks for getting your characters to divulge their secrets to you.
Kathy
