tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post7266799696425269859..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Flaws, Fears, and Weaknesses / Character ERChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79066417493238524822016-07-13T14:38:11.028-04:002016-07-13T14:38:11.028-04:00That's okay! You have plenty of time. :)
I ca...That's okay! You have plenty of time. :)<br /><br />I can get a bad temper, too.<br /><br />I hate talking on the phone, but it's not really a fear.<br /><br />Migraines are not fun.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-3661893025704382272016-07-13T14:36:30.625-04:002016-07-13T14:36:30.625-04:00I also stay away from those.I also stay away from those.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-75012920095810479342016-07-13T00:19:21.028-04:002016-07-13T00:19:21.028-04:00That spider is cute. I like spiders. I don't l...That spider is cute. I like spiders. I don't like bee's, wasps, hornets..ect. It's more of a phobia. lol Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-45418569427966650832016-07-12T21:50:52.914-04:002016-07-12T21:50:52.914-04:00Flaw #1: Biting off more than I can chew. This wee...Flaw #1: Biting off more than I can chew. This week has become a marathon of email, planning posts, and dealing with kids who seem to need instructions for breathing. (So I won't be getting that guest post on Halloween vs. Day of the Dead to you quite yet, but October is two months away.)<br /><br />Other flaws: bad temper that comes with a heavy dose of foul language. <br /><br />Fears: telephone conversations, asking anyone for help for any reason, mastering new technology<br /><br />Weaknesses: Migraines. There are so many triggers like candles, fires in fireplaces, movies in a dark theater, fireworks, stress, dehydration, and lack of food or sleep.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62827492300057053342016-07-12T19:15:15.479-04:002016-07-12T19:15:15.479-04:00Sprinkled with freckles. I love it! There's no...Sprinkled with freckles. I love it! There's not nearly enough freckled heroines/MCs in books.<br /><br />I don't like heights, so I'd avoid glass elevators, too.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-41073684503659659062016-07-12T19:13:50.695-04:002016-07-12T19:13:50.695-04:00I love flaws, too. At least my characters' fla...I love flaws, too. At least my characters' flaws. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71208022229935829892016-07-12T19:00:10.679-04:002016-07-12T19:00:10.679-04:00Wow! I think you just shed much-needed light in th...Wow! I think you just shed much-needed light in the closet that one of my characters currently lives in. She needs to come out and get sprinkled with freckles she despises or something! Funny, none of my characters have ever been flawless before...Thank you!<br />Me? Oh, I am a perfect mess (and not in a good way). I avoid scorpions and glass elevators.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42016400621044134362016-07-12T18:47:05.667-04:002016-07-12T18:47:05.667-04:00Gosh! I love flaws!!!
I try to make my MC's a...Gosh! I love flaws!!!<br /><br />I try to make my MC's and secondary characters have a combo of each. To me, it makes for interesting and compelling characters. Great post!!!<br /><br />~~~<br /><a href="https://writersafterdark.net/2016/07/12/is-barnes-and-noble-changing-the-self-publishing-game/" rel="nofollow">S.K. Anthony: Barnes and Noble Changing the Self-Publishing Game</a>SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72365811681209675302016-07-12T15:13:24.177-04:002016-07-12T15:13:24.177-04:00That is a great weakness for your MC to work throu...That is a great weakness for your MC to work through.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-91709997528521457902016-07-12T15:13:06.293-04:002016-07-12T15:13:06.293-04:00Oh come on. You don't think that little guy is...Oh come on. You don't think that little guy is cute? :PChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-25008509323655248142016-07-12T15:12:48.547-04:002016-07-12T15:12:48.547-04:00I can relate to that. I have the same flaw.
Many ...I can relate to that. I have the same flaw.<br /><br />Many people share that fear as well.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-67802956047750053582016-07-12T15:06:41.669-04:002016-07-12T15:06:41.669-04:00My MC's main weakness is her inability to open...My MC's main weakness is her inability to open up and face her fears. Great post Chrys. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-30130327706650468742016-07-12T13:59:06.934-04:002016-07-12T13:59:06.934-04:00You though that spider was cute?! Lmao well, spide...You though that spider was cute?! Lmao well, spiders may be my biggest fear. Lol!Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942630725082121374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-27695648849234717642016-07-12T13:13:47.267-04:002016-07-12T13:13:47.267-04:00Sounds like a great genre!!!!
My personality flaws...Sounds like a great genre!!!!<br />My personality flaws is I care too much. Sometimes at my own expense, for others. May not seem like a flaw, but it's something that leads to allowing someone else to walk over you.<br />My biggest fear is abandonment. I have a fear and dread I'll likely die alone.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-73893900457722244232016-07-12T11:27:48.453-04:002016-07-12T11:27:48.453-04:00Flaws can certainly be baggage. They can also be m...Flaws can certainly be baggage. They can also be more than that. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-65361080723036701602016-07-12T11:27:27.878-04:002016-07-12T11:27:27.878-04:00Isn't he?Isn't he?Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-89407223927479069422016-07-12T11:27:06.530-04:002016-07-12T11:27:06.530-04:00Horror came in 3rd place and mystery 5th. Since fa...Horror came in 3rd place and mystery 5th. Since fantasy won't be in the running next time, maybe one of them will win next year. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-39607235705976609582016-07-12T10:36:11.680-04:002016-07-12T10:36:11.680-04:00I always thought of it as baggage. It comes from p...I always thought of it as baggage. It comes from personal history and what mark was left behind. I never linked it to flaws. I guess I don't see them as bad things, just something that makes each character unique. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-35018778928138350292016-07-12T07:55:10.445-04:002016-07-12T07:55:10.445-04:00I hate spiders, but he is a cutie. :-)
sherry @ f...I hate spiders, but he is a cutie. :-)<br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" rel="nofollow"> fundinmental</a> sherry fundinhttp://www.fundinmental.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-194569968180705102016-07-12T03:26:16.076-04:002016-07-12T03:26:16.076-04:00This would be a great help to my brother who's...This would be a great help to my brother who's serious with his fan fictions and novels.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6089854094589090822016-07-11T23:31:17.271-04:002016-07-11T23:31:17.271-04:00Personally, or in fiction? :)
I have several phob...Personally, or in fiction? :)<br /><br />I have several phobias. I can't go on a downwards escalator without suffering from intense fear. I can also be claustrophobic, and I have a fear of falling.<br /><br />As for flaws...I can't write fantasy. Boo! I was hoping for horror or mystery. :PJ.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-89206223575864163732016-07-11T22:38:03.885-04:002016-07-11T22:38:03.885-04:00Low self-esteem is a tricky one to do throughout a...Low self-esteem is a tricky one to do throughout a story.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-73581950443496915502016-07-11T22:35:34.786-04:002016-07-11T22:35:34.786-04:00Ah, good point. I think my MC's major weakness...Ah, good point. I think my MC's major weakness is her low self esteem, but I'm not using it well enough in the story. Deep sigh.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-69831845226407921682016-07-11T21:24:46.510-04:002016-07-11T21:24:46.510-04:00Funny you ask. We know relatable as a word, but Wo...Funny you ask. We know relatable as a word, but Word and Spell Check say it's wrong. I don't know. I'd have to look that up. :p Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-2655992104602214112016-07-11T20:25:20.953-04:002016-07-11T20:25:20.953-04:00I have way to many fears and flaws but you're ...I have way to many fears and flaws but you're right that does make a character more interesting to readers. We all need to overcome something - so should our characters. Making them relatable (is that a word) is key!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.com