Sorry I missed posting this last week. I was down sick with the swine flu and had a deadline of Sept. 30th to finish Fairyeater for an agent who asked for the FULL! I made it and now I'm waiting for her to read it and get back to me. YIKES!
Also, a reminder that Port Yonder Press is taking proposals for fantasy novels this month only: http://portyonderpress.com
This last exercise to help you really know your characters is simple. Your characters must engage the reader by what is happening to them and how they feel about it. Ask your protagonist a question and have her write a letter back to you with the answer. Then do the same thing with your antagonist. Write the answer in their voice.
I asked Akeela if she was really going to go through with becoming the Fairy Guardian. She told me:
You asked if I’m going to become the Fairy Guardian. I don’t know. I mean, Krezma assures me Celtar has planned my steps and given me a purpose. Part of me wants to embrace that. Part of me simply wants to stay in Broem, get married and raise a family.
But my heart is restless. Somehow, deep in inside I’ve always known this is not where I’m supposed to be. I love the forest. I love our cottage. Still, can I believe the prophecy? Can I really be the Fairy Guardian?
My mind is in turmoil, but my path is clear. Yes, I suppose I will go through with it. I hope I won’t lose myself in the doing.
That revealed a lot to me about Akeela's character and personality. Now, it's your turn. Ask your characters what you need to know about them. When you're done, drop us a post and let us know how you made out!
Don't Plant Trees!
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That's a really great idea! I'll have to try it with my MC, Kyra.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how you make out, Abby.
ReplyDeleteOne of the main characters in my new novel is named Kyra (I thought I made it up.) But I may to ahead and change it since you're using it and I'm just starting to plot things out.