tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post7100091007433001107..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: Color Wheel CharactersWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-71342544487418625292010-07-07T07:00:56.192-07:002010-07-07T07:00:56.192-07:00I love this perspective, Wendy! I'd love to us...I love this perspective, Wendy! I'd love to use this as a guest post on my blog, if you don't mind. Just let me know.Debbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-75857254946579571142010-07-06T14:46:39.797-07:002010-07-06T14:46:39.797-07:00Just stopping in to say "hello." June wa...Just stopping in to say "hello." June was a busy month and July promises to be even busier - 2 weeks of Bible camp and a VBS. So, I many not make it around for a while again. Hope all is well with you and your family. And keep writing! Looking forward to reading your book one day.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-73664355311236643632010-07-06T14:30:07.472-07:002010-07-06T14:30:07.472-07:00I love the color reference! It can be tricky to ha...I love the color reference! It can be tricky to handle different characters points of view. I try to really get to know my character before I even start writing to make sure I know what makes them tick:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-30314265566549007282010-07-05T19:16:04.667-07:002010-07-05T19:16:04.667-07:00Skilled authors can develop great stories with mul...Skilled authors can develop great stories with multiple POVs. I've read some of the ones you and the commenters mention. It needs to be clear, though, so we don't have to pedal back a few pages to know who's talking.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-85153205065561144802010-07-05T19:13:45.092-07:002010-07-05T19:13:45.092-07:00Good stuff! I like this and can see where it would...Good stuff! I like this and can see where it would be very helpful. Thanks!<br />Blessings,<br />Karen :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-65393608301081020352010-07-05T18:56:17.667-07:002010-07-05T18:56:17.667-07:00Great post, and welcome back from vacation. Can&#...Great post, and welcome back from vacation. Can't believe you were at Lakeside. I was there a couple of years ago -- it's such a magical place for kids. Like going back in time 50 years!Susan DiMickelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376687779868147687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-57615587453579462322010-07-05T17:06:06.633-07:002010-07-05T17:06:06.633-07:00I love this!!!! Great points. I also love your n...I love this!!!! Great points. I also love your new pic... you are beautiful!Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-80397570513916809932010-07-05T17:00:28.445-07:002010-07-05T17:00:28.445-07:00Ha! Skittle your characters ~ love it! I thought A...Ha! Skittle your characters ~ love it! I thought Angry Housewives did a great job with that too.<br /><br />I'm afraid this is probably an area I could stand to do more work in. Really appreciated your thoughts on it! Thanks!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-12043689209182042522010-07-05T16:52:14.098-07:002010-07-05T16:52:14.098-07:00Diane, It keeps life playful.
Terri, The church r...Diane, It keeps life playful.<br /><br />Terri, The church really is full of characters, eh? ;)<br /><br />Thanks, Kathy. I'm curious if you are writing all female POV's. I'm chomping at the bid wanting to write from a male POV...just to test the waters.<br /><br />Jennifer, I'm clapping for Judy Blume. Her name brings up so many fond memories. I must. I must. I must. Oh nevermind.<br /><br />Jessica, Loved the image of bouncing personalities. Reminded me of a romper room or sumo wrestling. Is that wrong? Probably.<br /><br />Heidi, I've seen the famous font trick before too. It helps, but I agree, the personalities should shine their colors bright on their own.<br /><br />Elizabeth, I'm honored to be tweeted by the tweeting queen! :D Thanks.<br /><br />Danyelle, It also shows the integrity of an author--how well they know their characters or it they are writing stiff.<br /><br />Patti, Great goal. Let those MC's sparkle! I'll have to check that book out. I'm big on ordering something b/c someone else mentioned it.<br /><br />T.Anne, I notice on other blog comments you and I adore the same authors. That doesn't surprise me at all. I want to know more, MORE about writing a male POV. Must know more.<br /><br />Jeanette, Will check into that one. I still wonder about Minny--hope she's okay. That's the power of a good book. And the colors--it took 6.4 seconds. Yes, I am a patient one. :D :D<br /><br />Rosslyn, I'm all about character change, but I get you on the abundance of change. Editing is at least becoming more enjoyable for me. Yeah for that.<br /><br />Cassandra, We're on for Wed. BEAUTIFUL. You brought it and made me proud. I heart characters too!<br /><br />Susan, I think I got it when my husband and I watched the shoot out the other day. I felt so sad for the men crying and he was like, "Okay, let's go eat." Our personalities jumped out big time.<br /><br />Karen, I can honestly say I'm not sure I've read a book that nails characterization like that one! AckAckAck!!! That's a good ack.<br /><br />quietspirit, It can be challenging. I did in novels two, three and four but I try to limit my peeps.<br /><br />Patti, Also one of my favorite books. Hits home!!! And seven--great reminder Picoult nailed that.<br /><br />So fun meeting with you here like this. We should do it another time. Perhaps Wednesday when Cassandra will wow you with her poetic prose. <br /><br />Go buy Love is a Flame published by Bethany House. Like Prego pasta (or Ragu, I always forget which) I'm in there!!!<br /><br />Sleep and try not to sweat. 97 here today and no air. <br /><br />See you when I see you.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-48909119957114825942010-07-05T15:15:57.426-07:002010-07-05T15:15:57.426-07:00I've done the multiple POV and yes, yes, yes, ...I've done the multiple POV and yes, yes, yes, great examples.<br /><br />I'd add ONE--My Sister's Keeper by Piccoult.<br />If my memory didn't explode with all of last night's celebrations, she managed SEVEN POV in one book. Brilliantly!<br />Patti<br />www.pattilacy.com/blogPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-66814425437679368782010-07-05T13:05:24.237-07:002010-07-05T13:05:24.237-07:00Wendy:
Good thought,I haven't tried multip...Wendy:<br /> Good thought,I haven't tried multiple POVs, yet.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-52519641340285572562010-07-05T12:46:48.185-07:002010-07-05T12:46:48.185-07:00The characters in Poisonwood Bible were amazing. A...The characters in Poisonwood Bible were amazing. A class I took, had us get into a conversation with our characters, writing down what they would say to us and each other. Eye opening.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-84123033514456539082010-07-05T12:44:22.065-07:002010-07-05T12:44:22.065-07:00Hi Wendy -
Your exercise with the sporting event ...Hi Wendy -<br /><br />Your exercise with the sporting event piqued my interest. I'm going to put my characters through their paces. All of my books have multiple POV's.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-22298712252402447972010-07-05T12:40:07.430-07:002010-07-05T12:40:07.430-07:00I love distinct characters. I think that's why...I love distinct characters. I think that's why I become attached to a novel. I read for the characters, more than anything else.<br /><br />(BTW, sent you an email on the post. Did you get it? Do you want something different?)Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-62079917464366370162010-07-05T12:15:35.941-07:002010-07-05T12:15:35.941-07:00Very good analogy! One of my characters is morphin...Very good analogy! One of my characters is morphing as I write her, which is not as desirable as it may sound. It's one thing to have a character arc, but I need some fixed points to anchor the arc! Sigh. Right now, I'm leaving those early chapters until the next edit.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-49535259009365269122010-07-05T10:59:18.602-07:002010-07-05T10:59:18.602-07:00Wow, this is some excellent post, Wendy! You know ...Wow, this is some excellent post, Wendy! You know I love colors--to compare them to characters is genius on your part. <br /><br />I thought the author of The Help did a tremendous job of dilineating her characters. <br />And I'm reading one now by Tammy Barley, Hope's Promise, that is a great example of Skittling characters. <br /><br />BTW, How long did it take you to make all those letters different colors? You are patient. <br /><br />Love<br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-76222918047258384332010-07-05T10:32:25.460-07:002010-07-05T10:32:25.460-07:00I'm writing my first multiple POV novel (I kno...I'm writing my first multiple POV novel (I know I'm slow) 3 POV's to be exact. 2 men and one woman. It's amazing at how challenging this task is! It's much harder to transition from one to the other in the same day. I think that's why it's taking much longer to write this novel.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-77277078816319354452010-07-05T08:43:40.127-07:002010-07-05T08:43:40.127-07:00I read A long way down by Nick Hornby which is a l...I read A long way down by Nick Hornby which is a lot of different POV's and really liked it. I think when I first started writing, I was better at making my secondary characters stand out. I'm hoping with my newest project, my main characters stand out.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-54707105785859025222010-07-05T07:58:47.635-07:002010-07-05T07:58:47.635-07:00I love the way you compare this to a color wheel. ...I love the way you compare this to a color wheel. I think creating characters that are individuals unto themselves is essential for multiple POVs and even regular stories. It adds a whole new dimension of realness and makes for a stronger story. Love this!Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-40684868462373336802010-07-05T07:22:37.292-07:002010-07-05T07:22:37.292-07:00Nice post! I'm tweeting this one, Wendy. :)Nice post! I'm tweeting this one, Wendy. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-4137995713260593862010-07-05T06:52:45.835-07:002010-07-05T06:52:45.835-07:00What a fantastic illustration!! Nothing annoys me ...What a fantastic illustration!! Nothing annoys me more in a book than having the characters sound and feel the same... within the same book, or from book to book with the same author.<br /><br />I read a book with multiple POVs not too long ago where the publisher published each POV with a different font. It was necessary because I couldn't otherwise tell who was talking. That was poorly done characterization!Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-19635520797617393852010-07-05T06:33:22.039-07:002010-07-05T06:33:22.039-07:00Excellent post! Yes, I need to be able to tell cha...Excellent post! Yes, I need to be able to tell characters apart because I don't pay attention to visuals, in life or in writing. So I really need their personalities to bounce off the page.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-42919053926167375162010-07-05T06:10:01.729-07:002010-07-05T06:10:01.729-07:00Skittle your characters--I like that. :)
I really...Skittle your characters--I like that. :)<br /><br />I really liked the way Judy Blume handled different POVs in SUMMER SISTERS. Almost every chapter was devoted to a different character even though she still had one MC. I've never seen it done like that from anyone.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-25466420157862639832010-07-05T05:30:06.137-07:002010-07-05T05:30:06.137-07:00My most recent work has three POVs. I like books w...My most recent work has three POVs. I like books with strong narrators, the more the better, to get the inside view. I'll be thinking about the color wheel. Excellent topic, Wendy.kathy taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168180633396307413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-14085480342255046022010-07-05T04:50:14.305-07:002010-07-05T04:50:14.305-07:00I really like to be able to clearly tell the chara...I really like to be able to clearly tell the characters apart-- just read a book about a lot of church characters driving a pastor's wife nuts and the author had done a nice job describing them so that they didn't all blend as one.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com