Building character

Building character The names are important. Names give clues about us, where we live, who we are. In some cases you may also say what we do! There is a certain ring about George W. Bush, we know only that it is American! You can almost feel the Texan, and taste the selection of names oilWhen trying to make the position of the person and place, one can not believe, but the name says a lot about a character - think of Scrooge, of Judas - call someone of these names and that people only know what you mean. Location. Location. Location.It you write a story in 1950, and then verify that the names were used. A suggestion for rent an old movie and watch carefully the number of credits at the end. Listen to what people have to film.I as the film American Gangster, and get some of my names of popular films of the day. I'll rent a movie Humphrey Bogart and watch the credits. It 'surprising that the names can go with you, are the names that sound only when you are writing, for example you have a po' di Padrig in Spain - is an Irish name. Tarquini Fortesque-Smythe could be an American working class, but you do? Not the name you want to say without doubt that he belongs to the London G & T set.Is your character 6, 16, 26, 36 or 76? Remember that people of different ages have different points of view on life and different values. At 6, you are more interested in another toy, to sixteen you think a toy alive! At 36, you worry about the bill and 76 - and I have not yet arrived! Like 6 years ago in response to a day trip to Disneyworld, which was 76 years go on it? Sometimes it is true that the author can write more about the opposite sex, what can their sex. You may want to give a try.Physical attributes and characteristics? A good exercise is to sit down and describe in detail what your character is: the color of their hair, their eyes, the type of construction, that is, what kind of clothes they wear, what kind footwear. They have no obvious marks, scars and so often judge people by the way look.Get know that your character, as you know. May you never use, but why not interview him / her. Ask questions: questions about their lives, what they like to eat, favorite movies, favorite drink, where they were on holiday last year, where do they go next year. L 'vote? Those who voted in favor? Kevin Hart MA BA (Hons) ABC Writers Network 2005Kevin Hart Kevin@abcwritersnetwork.co.uk ABC Writers Network: an indispensable resource for writers with the establishment assistance, suggestions, comments and general advice on the market.