The part I'm struggling with is the scene where the MC realizes she has a choice, a major choice, and she has to make the right one. As readers, we know she has to choose the good side. I'm not sure how much doubt and tension should go into that decision though. Is she wavering between the two and ultimately choose good? Or is she definitely choosing good, which is a little out of her comfort zone because she's standing up to the antagonist, and how did she get from this nervous character to someone who isn't afraid to stand up to someone? Is it believable? Did her choices along the way lead up to this massive choice? So that's what I'm grappling with for now. (Does that even make sense? It's been a long weekend...)
In other news, linked my blog to my twitter. I got a smart phone so I'm going to see how that goes. Follow me! (If you want (link in the sidebar)).
So yeah, character arcs. Any tips?
That's a tricky thing! I think the only way you get it really right is to keep revising, and have beta readers let you know if it's working, and revise some more. It's one of those things that has to be massaged a lot to get it just right. Best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on winning EDENBROOKE on my blog!
Yeah, I def think I need to get it to some beta readers. Thanks!!
DeleteCongrats on winning edenbrooke on Peggy's blog. It's an awesome read. As for character arcs...idk. the only arcs I know much about are the golden ones T McDonald's!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessie; I'm super excited to read it! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteReally when I'm stuck on characters, I just make them myself and do and think what I might do or think. I know that sounds odd, because characters are very different from us, but it gets me through the mucky parts just fine, and actually makes them more personable.
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