tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post7015771594299744636..comments2024-01-05T05:25:41.644-05:00Comments on Writing Fiction Right from novelist Gail Gaymer Martin: Backstory and EmotionGail Gaymer Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-47966267904197741632007-12-04T19:03:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:03:00.000-05:00Gail, I agree. Getting to know the individuals in ...Gail, I agree. Getting to know the individuals in the story allows them to start telling the story.<BR/>Peace and wonder,<BR/>CGCG Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317264780952002355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-62125299092339211102007-11-21T15:44:00.000-05:002007-11-21T15:44:00.000-05:00Lee, This is how it should be. When we dig, we le...Lee, This is how it should be. When we dig, we learn the truth about these characters and the truth is what makes them real and believable. Keep digging and keep listening. You'll write great books.<BR/><BR/>GailGail Gaymer Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-58660170723251536622007-11-21T14:55:00.000-05:002007-11-21T14:55:00.000-05:00How true, Gail.When I dig into my characters' back...How true, Gail.<BR/><BR/>When I dig into my characters' backgrounds, they start talking to me like they've just been waiting for me to speak to them. <BR/><BR/>It doesn't happen until I look into their background and what has motivated them.<BR/><BR/>Great post.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you all the best,<BR/>LeeLee Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456232550554737082noreply@blogger.com