Comments on: Spreadsheets – Characters in a Nutshell (Part 2)

By: Vanessa Barneveld

Vanessa Barneveld — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:33:38 +0000

Wow! Thanks for this fantastic resource, Kim!

My characters reveal themselves to me when I’m in the middle of doing mundane tasks like washing the dishes. The conversations that go on without my prompting are quite revealing. Ugh, and now I sound like a total nutcase.

By: Shoshana Brown

Shoshana Brown — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:00:57 +0000

Yay–more spreadsheet fun! Can’t wait to try these out.

By: Tina Joyce

Tina Joyce — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:44 +0000

I missed commenting yesterday, but wanted to pop in to say how much I enjoyed seeing your process! I can already see things I can use to deepen my own characterization. Thanks!

By: Kim Law

Kim Law — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:51:41 +0000

Isn’t it interesting how one thing that helps a person’s creativity totally negates it in others? This scares some people so much they wouldn’t dream of filling this out beforehand, yet I can’t start without it. Very interesting.

And I doubt it’s patience you’re missing, maybe you just don’t need this kind of organization. Maybe your brain isn’t as messed up as mine

By: Kim Law

Kim Law — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:47:38 +0000

I find that the more I write, the harder it is to keep everything straight in my head. I don’t know if it’s past characters trying to stay in there too or what, but I need this sort of thing to save me loads of time, both up front and trying to remember throughout.

By: Kim Law

Kim Law — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:44:00 +0000

You’re welcome, Diana. Hope you find something useful!

By: Shea Berkley

Shea Berkley — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:05:13 +0000

You’re brilliant, Kim. I’m always amazed at the intricate layouts writers adopt to help their creativity. I wish I was as patient as you are. (sigh) Sadly, I’m not, and my shameless laziness keeps rearing its ugly head when confronted with such detailed work. One of these days I’ll grow up and be an organized writer. I hope.

By: Kim Law

Kim Law — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:08:36 +0000

Like GPS using GMC. Actually is pretty funny!!

By: Bev Pettersen

Bev Pettersen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:07:50 +0000

Wow, Kim, this is some post! I usually know my characters well, but it’s more in my head. And sometimes they change and surprise me. Thanks!

By: Diana Layne

Diana Layne — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:19:48 +0000

Kim, this is too cool. Thanks for sharing!