Recent content by Sarah Anderson

I think the only one interested in the how and why of the magic in a fantasy is the author. As a reader I really don't care how it works or why. I am not interested in the rules. I am not playing an RPG where that would be relevant. I am reading a book. I just want to see how the magic affects...

I like what you said. I should print it out and tape it on my computer.

I don't think he will develop emotional any further than he already has. He's not a young adult that hasn't had many experiences to help them form who they will be. He's been there and done that. He has no reason to develop any more than he has but most importantly, he has no desire to.

Exactly! I am still in the beginning stages but so far i am finding this to be true.

Don't forget there are other characters in the story as well. Yes he will be a cold, unemotional character and he will be one of the main characters but he's not carrying the entire story on his stone shoulders.

No not at all. Developing a character and changing him, to me, are not the same. This guy probably will develop but it will revolve around who he is. His core won't change. Maybe he will develop different ways to express himself or how he reacts to people but that's all outward development. He...

Thanks to everyone for helping me get a handle on this. I am going for it! I am not going to back away from this character, he is presenting me with a challenge. He seems interesting and I want to see what he does as the story takes on some flesh. He certainly isn't going to win any...

I have a good story idea. It could be even better when I flush it out. However, there is one problem. My MC doesn't show many emotions. Others see him as cold. He doesn't care for most people and thinks his way is the only way. He does care about helping others but not because of his humanity...