tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post1102960935768347758..comments2023-12-19T05:15:27.114-05:00Comments on Liana Brooks: Why Rosencrantz Can't DieLiana Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-1683998521116368762010-02-12T14:02:24.659-05:002010-02-12T14:02:24.659-05:00Merc - I have a few books like that.
Scott - It t...Merc - I have a few books like that.<br /><br />Scott - It takes a brave man to admit to liking Twilight :o)Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-58348846839798831502010-02-12T13:46:40.278-05:002010-02-12T13:46:40.278-05:00I also often love the minor characters more.
Hope ...I also often love the minor characters more.<br />Hope this doesn't offend anybody, but in Twilight I hated all the main characters. 'Cept maybe Jacob. My favorite character was Emmett! He has maybe ten lines in all four books, but they're always macho and to-the-point. Emmett's awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-38183956819066121212010-02-11T13:36:26.975-05:002010-02-11T13:36:26.975-05:00It may say something that in a lot of books I'...It may say something that in a lot of books I've read, I love the minor characters more than the leads...Merchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164221022350926808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-11035300031733946972010-02-11T13:11:36.637-05:002010-02-11T13:11:36.637-05:00Tere- Gold star for you! I had no idea who the two...Tere- Gold star for you! I had no idea who the two men in the picture were. I Googled R&G they led the pack of images. Perfect for the lead in, right?<br /><br />I try to keep minor characters under control, but sometimes that "just once" in a book is important.Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-70748026414862394962010-02-11T12:05:47.665-05:002010-02-11T12:05:47.665-05:00Such great advice--and a yummy pic of Oldman and R...Such great advice--and a yummy pic of Oldman and Roth. Thanks! <br /><br />I've definitely combined characters who weren't pulling their weight before. When I first started writing I was always introducing new characters who popped in for one scene and never came back. Since then, I've learned a thing or two about wrangling my minor characters. But sometimes they take on a life of their own! Just keep telling them who's boss! ;)Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-74728913097751387452010-02-11T11:59:37.385-05:002010-02-11T11:59:37.385-05:00Tanya - It's so true! In my early attempts at ...Tanya - It's so true! In my early attempts at novels I was so bad about cluttering up the stage. I had random characters strewn all over the place. It's hard to learn, but good to remember, that mobs and groups sometimes count as one character. <br /><br /><br />J.M. - Glad I could help!Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-49705950701399657092010-02-11T11:54:58.121-05:002010-02-11T11:54:58.121-05:00Jamie - I had one that begged to be on scene and I...Jamie - I had one that begged to be on scene and I figured I would cut in the next draft. My beta-readers saved him. They loved him, even though he has 300 words of the book, he has a devote fan following. <br /><br />In my current WIP I have Tech and Misk, the constantly arguing security duo. Like R&G they're around to lighten an otherwise depressing period of the Mc's life. <br /><br />And I love writing them :o)Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-57409988925290395412010-02-11T11:53:53.041-05:002010-02-11T11:53:53.041-05:00Wow. Never would have thought about the importanc...Wow. Never would have thought about the importance of minor characters... Sure, I use them, but had never considered the significance before. Fantastic post! <br /><br />This has definitely got me thinking...j.m. neebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100118942932650408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-48199149272672753232010-02-11T11:53:28.625-05:002010-02-11T11:53:28.625-05:00"That's like the great lie "Writers ..."That's like the great lie "Writers are all rich." Hahaha.<br /><br />This is so true. One reason Shakespeare's works are such great examples of this is because they were written for the stage, which you touch on here too - an actor can't be standing around doing nothing. That's why learning screenwriting/playwriting can be a good exercise for any writer. You got to give your characters purpose, even the minor ones. Even if it's just one unnamed character asking a guy if he can read.<br /><br />Great post. :)Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170706361942280588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-18097965369029637912010-02-11T11:47:03.046-05:002010-02-11T11:47:03.046-05:00Excellent advice. I'm always waffling with min...Excellent advice. I'm always waffling with minor characters - trying to decide if I *really* need one here or there, or if I should just cut that part. I have one now that is sort of close to the chopping block, but not quite on it yet. I still haven't decided. Maybe this list will help...Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.com