Lorna
Inkling
This question has come to mind following reflections on the evolution of my WIP. It began as a story about two young naive girls coming of age and trying to find their way in a world torn between a corrupt visionary and a hegemonic Order. Their perspective got axed in favour of the POV of a character who first appeared in their story as the red eyed villain.
The other main characters are: The corrupt visionary,who is in love with a man who is a figment of her imagination and has many forms. An alchemist whose city is his crucible and the essences of the city's people his mixture. A sweetmaker with a secret connection to some fiendish ice elementals.
My learning process has taught me I am better at writing characters with 'villainous' traits.
I'm wondering
What determines the type of character you are good at writing?
- Is it an innate ability, like being good at horse riding but rubbish at cooking?
- Is it determined more by emotion / intuition- you're drawn to and feel for a type of character so read more about that 'type' and write them?
- Is it a matter of practicing writing a type?
Do you try have a balance of characters or do you write the ones who inspire you / come to life?
The other main characters are: The corrupt visionary,who is in love with a man who is a figment of her imagination and has many forms. An alchemist whose city is his crucible and the essences of the city's people his mixture. A sweetmaker with a secret connection to some fiendish ice elementals.
My learning process has taught me I am better at writing characters with 'villainous' traits.
I'm wondering
What determines the type of character you are good at writing?
- Is it an innate ability, like being good at horse riding but rubbish at cooking?
- Is it determined more by emotion / intuition- you're drawn to and feel for a type of character so read more about that 'type' and write them?
- Is it a matter of practicing writing a type?
Do you try have a balance of characters or do you write the ones who inspire you / come to life?