I have to say I'm am appallingly lazy when it comes to character development, but I guess that's just because I have so many. I let them grow on their own - they seem determined enough, so who am I to disagree?
But then, plot so rarely forms the basis of my short stories. As with most of the things I do, I let it be character driven, and the plot drags along behind, whimpering for attention. Which is why I so frequently can't stand my tales.
The only thing I can think of is that when I want to get to know my characters better, or explore their relationship with each other, I tend to force them into conversation. However, with these two, if you already know how they work together, why not separate them? I don't mean for anything major or for any length of time, just a conversation, or two. Sometimes ordinary moments are the most interesting for developing characters. Sit them down, give them a cup of tea, and try and force them to hold an almost same conversation with a featherduster. Now that would be an achievement ;)
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Date: 2007-02-22 11:14 am (UTC)I have to say I'm am appallingly lazy when it comes to character development, but I guess that's just because I have so many. I let them grow on their own - they seem determined enough, so who am I to disagree?
But then, plot so rarely forms the basis of my short stories. As with most of the things I do, I let it be character driven, and the plot drags along behind, whimpering for attention. Which is why I so frequently can't stand my tales.
The only thing I can think of is that when I want to get to know my characters better, or explore their relationship with each other, I tend to force them into conversation. However, with these two, if you already know how they work together, why not separate them? I don't mean for anything major or for any length of time, just a conversation, or two. Sometimes ordinary moments are the most interesting for developing characters. Sit them down, give them a cup of tea, and try and force them to hold an almost same conversation with a featherduster. Now that would be an achievement ;)