Write Compelling Characters with the Dinner Table Exercise
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I share the "Dinner Table Exercise”, a writing exercise that will help you create compelling characters whether you're working on a short story, novel, screenplay, or any kind of story. ✍️
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Great! All very straightforward - once you've explained it! Thanks.
Thank you, Paul. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this! I am working on a story about my grandmother's family and although it is not fiction, I want to make the characters interesting. This really helped.
Thank you for watching and commenting, Jennifer! So glad to hear this exercise is helpful to you. I love writing memoir pieces. It's such a wonderful way to preserve memories and family history. All the best as you write your story!
Thank you Nicole. This was insightful. Already signed up to your mailing list. I'm certain of quality from you and I'm so thrilled that I'll learn from you. Thanks again
You are so welcome, Catherine! Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'll be publishing more videos soon. :) Thanks again!
Tremendous exercise! Thank you for all your help , not just today. I always enjoy your thoughts and inputs.
However, what would you do if 2 people jumped up at the same time to race for napkins because they wanted to communicate with each other about something else a bit off the script of dinner.
Such as "hey did you give her the card yet? No, did you ? When should we do it?
Something like that. :) Thanks Nicole
Thank you so much, Michael! Great question. I think that's fine, just make sure the characters have distinct personalities when they communicate with each other. For example, "Did you give her the card yet?" "No, now isn't the time." Hope that helps! Of course, you can also have two characters say the same thing for comedic effect or if a character is being sarcastic, etc. But, in general, the exercise helps to ensure that all of your characters are individuals and will add tension to the story.
Very helpful
Thank you! Glad to hear that.
Great advice! Thank you for the great advice and examples, and for the book recommendation. I love the video! The length of perfect and the information digestible and easy to implement immediately. Great advice, well applied! My only suggestion to make it better would be to scoot back from the camera just a bit, and lower your chin a little. It feels like we're trying to look up your nose while watching a disembodied head. You're beautiful, but you're also smart and have intelligent things to share. Let the info and your great speaking ability do the work for you. Keep them coming please!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. Haha, yes, I didn't realize I was too close to the camera until after I'd filmed several takes -- struggles of filming yourself. ;) Will definitely move the camera back more next time. Thank you for your suggestions and encouraging words!
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