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RE: NOTES FROM AN AMATEUR WRITER #53 - Finding the Right Character For the Job
Oh man, I love your character selection process. Mine involves me picking blindly and shaping the story based on the characters, most of the time. I can't believe how you're candidly telling the characters your story. Aren't you afraid that they're going to steal your ideas and run away with it?? As your self-appointed legal counsel, I advice you to only divulge arcs that is pertinent to the character you're interviewing.
I was half-expecting that you would take Connor's ideas then turn him down, since the character has evolved in a way that it's not befitting him anymore haha!
There were several directions that I could take this in. But ultimately I wanted to show how knowing your character intensely helps determine the quality of the material itself. I guess it was a metaphor of the author writing the character and thinking deeply on who he really is.
As for the legal protection - I thank thee for looking out for me. Next story I write that involves a criminal I will call you first. Can't be too careful.
Oh for sure. That totally translated well here. I really like how you explored the idea, as with all your other writing.
I'd tell you to not trust anyone because I could very well be said criminal. But, trust me. Trust me completely.
You sound like the voice of reason, so I will trust you. Trust you to keep helping and supporting :)
Oh you can definitely trust me with those two things! That's what a Lead Naquer does! It's literally in the job title.