tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post1977283744616590229..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Diverse Characters - A + BChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-87828262794831897152017-02-13T15:15:32.095-05:002017-02-13T15:15:32.095-05:00I love the comparison you did with the spices. Cle...I love the comparison you did with the spices. Clever and well put. Thanks for commenting. Late I'd fine. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71828993487936591512017-02-08T12:27:43.692-05:002017-02-08T12:27:43.692-05:00I can't believe I didn't comment on this t...I can't believe I didn't comment on this the first go-round. So, late, LATE, to the party but I just re-read this and I'm about to re-share it on twitter. I cannot tell you how many crit-group submissions and/or beta readings I've done where EVERY CHARACTER was WASP/straight/able-bodied/etc.. IT'S SO BORING. <br /><br />Of course, there are reasonable fears behind most of these vanilla characters. No one wants to write a caricature--or worse, a racist/sexist/ableist stereotype. It's not easy, neither is writing a cohesive story. Diverse characterization--like every other aspect of writing--is a skill to develop, not an innate gift from Yoda. Salt is a great seasoning but black pepper, cayenne, cumin, basil, and turmeric will really make your dish come alive. Thanks for sharing, Sis.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-55035466850281959492017-01-26T17:06:36.703-05:002017-01-26T17:06:36.703-05:00It should never be forced, but throughout carefull...It should never be forced, but throughout carefully and for the good of the story. Funny how you wrote about something you know and people said it was unrealistic. Nowadays, I don't think anything is unrealistic when it comes to people's ethnicity.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-68439489247932884832017-01-26T17:04:23.496-05:002017-01-26T17:04:23.496-05:00And that is perfectly fine. :)And that is perfectly fine. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42017934000198639272017-01-26T17:03:53.113-05:002017-01-26T17:03:53.113-05:00The body art is fascinating. Thanks for commenting...The body art is fascinating. Thanks for commenting, Kali!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-7723543064763676862017-01-26T11:49:07.852-05:002017-01-26T11:49:07.852-05:00This is a fantastic list! I once had a character, ...This is a fantastic list! I once had a character, who was Indian (Hindu) and Spanish, and was told it was unrealistic. Except, I am Indian and Spanish . . . so . . . lol. I like diversity, but really dislike when it's forced *just* to check off a list. Great advice here!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.writersafterdark.net/2017/01/26/amazons-little-secret-a-treat-for-self-published-authors/" rel="nofollow">S.K. Anthony: Amazon’s New Print On Demand Feature</a>SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71978609520714133552017-01-26T09:56:35.829-05:002017-01-26T09:56:35.829-05:00I just write about whatever I want. No ambition of...I just write about whatever I want. No ambition of being politically correct. I get enough of that at work >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a><br />CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-300334661653061742017-01-25T20:53:02.329-05:002017-01-25T20:53:02.329-05:00Love those pictures. Those aboriginal body art mea...Love those pictures. Those aboriginal body art means something special to them. I spent several years totally taken by the Maori and how their culture was displayed on their person.Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666529326328156695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71598885725583578382017-01-25T17:07:38.557-05:002017-01-25T17:07:38.557-05:00I once wrote a short story in a blind girl's P...I once wrote a short story in a blind girl's POV. It needs to be revised though, as I wrote it many years ago.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-49802623075545160542017-01-25T17:06:33.355-05:002017-01-25T17:06:33.355-05:00People are diverse in so many different ways. :)People are diverse in so many different ways. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-39905548174849176522017-01-25T16:25:50.090-05:002017-01-25T16:25:50.090-05:00So... If that's what you consider diverse, I&#...So... If that's what you consider diverse, I'm actually doing okay. Actually, the MC of my WIP is Hispanic, and the daughter of an illegal immigrant living in NYC. My worry is just being true enough to her culture because that's really a challenge. When you're writing a diverse cast, you have to research and immerse yourself like crazy.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-70018887101613774422017-01-25T15:05:52.251-05:002017-01-25T15:05:52.251-05:00I think it'd be interesting to tell a story fr...I think it'd be interesting to tell a story from a blind person's point of view, because then the focus on what people look like wouldn't be included in the blind person's narrative. Instead, it would focus on all the other things that they learn about the world due to their other senses. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-25820270758476868312017-01-25T13:47:00.470-05:002017-01-25T13:47:00.470-05:00Brits are awesome!: DBrits are awesome!: DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-37729820649472956982017-01-25T13:46:29.545-05:002017-01-25T13:46:29.545-05:00That's wonderful! I try to make an effort to a...That's wonderful! I try to make an effort to add diverse characters. Like you, they usually aren't the main characters, but I'm trying to change that.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-65641919605830976562017-01-25T13:45:02.736-05:002017-01-25T13:45:02.736-05:00I've seen his book around, but I don't thi...I've seen his book around, but I don't think I've looked at it. I'll have to. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62696558853125120492017-01-25T13:44:12.002-05:002017-01-25T13:44:12.002-05:00That's great! I wish you luck with it. :)That's great! I wish you luck with it. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-36030372866135717352017-01-25T09:00:51.722-05:002017-01-25T09:00:51.722-05:00Love this list - thanks for sharing. I love that t...Love this list - thanks for sharing. I love that there's more of a push on diverse characters in books nowadays. I was about to ask if 'British' could be on your list but then I realized it was - we Brits are awesome ;)Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-7144830884033986542017-01-25T02:56:07.183-05:002017-01-25T02:56:07.183-05:00I don't specifically look for "diverse&qu...I don't specifically look for "diverse" characters to put in my stories. A lot of my stories have diverse characters because there are so many present in life. I rarely have them as main characters though. Soon it will be impossible to sell stories without them.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-19167868942307177752017-01-24T21:27:56.031-05:002017-01-24T21:27:56.031-05:00In his book, Writing the Block Buster Novel, Ken F...In his book, Writing the Block Buster Novel, Ken Follett has a great chapter on just this which I try to stick to. It's so easy to characterise just by using quirks of the people around us. It's so interesting to learn about people we don't know much about. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-30386357065124812042017-01-24T20:12:12.047-05:002017-01-24T20:12:12.047-05:00This is a great list. In a new story that's fo...This is a great list. In a new story that's forming in my mind the main character is leaning toward being a character of diversity. I need to do some research, but I'm liking the idea of what he'll be like. Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-24432514527031824842017-01-24T15:53:22.027-05:002017-01-24T15:53:22.027-05:00Babies are just too cute.Babies are just too cute.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72857369442253043672017-01-24T15:52:55.131-05:002017-01-24T15:52:55.131-05:00Hillbilly. That's an H I can add! Thanks! :DHillbilly. That's an H I can add! Thanks! :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-64584825399649572382017-01-24T15:52:19.479-05:002017-01-24T15:52:19.479-05:00Later, poor and wealthy individuals will be on my ...Later, poor and wealthy individuals will be on my lists.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42490648046339252062017-01-24T15:51:22.059-05:002017-01-24T15:51:22.059-05:00Exactly. More to come. :)Exactly. More to come. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72818922118634057522017-01-24T14:54:37.636-05:002017-01-24T14:54:37.636-05:00Lots of diversity here and that's just As and ...Lots of diversity here and that's just As and Bs:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.com