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Hark! (Characters)
Tasmin21:
I've written almost an entire novel, inspired by one word in one song by Flogging Molly. Doesn't sound weird to me at all. ;)
terioncalling:
Heheh, that's neat. ;D Out of curiosity, which word in which song? 'Cause Flogging Molly is awesome.
Tasmin21:
"Seven Deadly Sins" off the Within a Mile of Home album.
I thought "Hey, Avarice would make a good name for a pirate ship..." And it kinda went from there.
terioncalling:
Indeed it would! That's definetly one of my favorite songs of their's. Love the piratey one's, love 'em! :D
prime_spirit:
I think of a begining and an ending and make characters as I go along, as long as it'll get me from one end to the other. I usually get characters from outside sources, like an existing political figure or a maternal person in the news who did a good deed. I also ready other books to get inspired, particularly in areas of conflict and redemption.
I'm mostly plot-driven, so it depends on the situation in the story on what character to some up with at the right moment. If I like the character, I'll tweak the plot to bright him/her back. Something like that. My characters actions are based on how I would feel if I were in their shoes. That one's tricky as sometimes I had to go back and review what I've written in light of their development to make sure I get them to make the right choice, good/bad.
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