tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post856336997867648829..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Whose Voice Is It Anyway?Jessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-72826947907215789112009-08-02T09:38:35.269-04:002009-08-02T09:38:35.269-04:00Great Question! I've never had anyone say one ...Great Question! I've never had anyone say one character sounded like another. I've had one character's voice become unclear, but that was as much because I lost track of how old my character was as anything. I deliberately decided on quirks, mannerisms (speech and physical) that various characters had. Since I have many characters, it was necessary. It also seems to have worked.Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-91686757170281167012009-08-02T06:35:20.977-04:002009-08-02T06:35:20.977-04:00Hi Terri, yep, new pic. I worry too, but I think w...Hi Terri, yep, new pic. I worry too, but I think we'll get it.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42761337778285322752009-08-01T07:46:45.185-04:002009-08-01T07:46:45.185-04:00Did you get a new picture? Like it.
I always worry...Did you get a new picture? Like it.<br />I always worry my own voice will be in all my characters--and struggle with that.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-18889621842795372012009-08-01T07:39:04.725-04:002009-08-01T07:39:04.725-04:00LOL T. Anne! Your MC can be an extension, but some...LOL T. Anne! Your MC can be an extension, but someone might pick up on that. Heheee.<br /><br />Thank you for the compliment. *blush* Actually, I can count on one hand the number of people who've told me I'm beautiful.<br />I like this pic because it softens my strong features, like my huge honker of a nose. Snort!! (you hear how loud that was? lol)<br />You're very sweet to comment on my pic. Now when are you gonna get a pic up? I know you must be cute, all those celebrities hitting on you. LOL!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-81832059896809657492009-08-01T00:30:46.416-04:002009-08-01T00:30:46.416-04:00OOOH I forgot to add, LOVE your new picture!!!!!! ...OOOH I forgot to add, LOVE your new picture!!!!!! You are so beautious but then, you probably hear that all the time! ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50208188396777499202009-08-01T00:29:27.914-04:002009-08-01T00:29:27.914-04:00You mean my MC isn't supposed to be an extensi...You mean my MC isn't supposed to be an extension of myself? *gasp* (That'll be our little secret....shhh)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-89127013820709104892009-07-31T09:41:04.042-04:002009-07-31T09:41:04.042-04:00I think so too Genny. It's what distinguishes ...I think so too Genny. It's what distinguishes us from everyone else.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-56686396083369215962009-07-31T09:36:49.477-04:002009-07-31T09:36:49.477-04:00Yes, I've definintely encountered my own voice...Yes, I've definintely encountered my own voice coming through in my writing, instead of my character's voice. <br /><br />I think voice is the most important thing in writing fiction.Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50187151102915528472009-07-31T09:26:28.015-04:002009-07-31T09:26:28.015-04:00Jen, you say that but I've never seen you act ...Jen, you say that but I've never seen you act like a buffoon. You seem very sweet and kind. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-21192022519505358002009-07-31T09:07:11.687-04:002009-07-31T09:07:11.687-04:00Jessica: Excellent post, as usual!
Although I wri...Jessica: Excellent post, as usual!<br /><br />Although I write NF, I must still be careful that my "characters'" voices come through authentically, reflecting their true personalities. The temptation is to make yourself look funny and smart, and everyone else a buffoon. But real life is that I'm more often the buffoon. <br /><br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-54991015844469444092009-07-30T22:40:42.255-04:002009-07-30T22:40:42.255-04:00Hi Kate,
I think our voice is always going to com...Hi Kate, <br />I think our voice is always going to come through. I mean, it's word choice, sentence structure, etc. That's why it's so hard to make sure our characters' voices are coming through too.<br />I'm feel the same about N Roberts. I could recognize one of her books a mile away, just because her voice is so strong.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-83787258061176508342009-07-30T21:59:48.774-04:002009-07-30T21:59:48.774-04:00I try to give all of my characters different voice...I try to give all of my characters different voices through dialogue, but I think that in the writing between that my own voice sometimes comes through a bit more than it should. Then again when I read books by Janet Evanovich I think her voice in different series (Stephanie Plum and her newer Motor Mouth) sounds pretty similar as well.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-73673303882152930322009-07-30T21:23:29.233-04:002009-07-30T21:23:29.233-04:00Thanks for stopping by Grace. :-)Thanks for stopping by Grace. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-56543874280711167612009-07-30T21:11:48.042-04:002009-07-30T21:11:48.042-04:00I used to have that kind of encounter, too. I igno...I used to have that kind of encounter, too. I ignored it and it doesn't bother me anymore.<br />Have a wonderful day, Jessica. :)Grace https://www.blogger.com/profile/07530672610912007606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-51826659271584850452009-07-30T20:45:09.211-04:002009-07-30T20:45:09.211-04:00Thanks Tabitha,
It can be difficult. I'm strug...Thanks Tabitha,<br />It can be difficult. I'm struggling right now with a character who did something I would never, ever do, something I have little sympathy for. It's tough, for sure, but worth it when we get it right. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-67958251072800461902009-07-30T20:44:11.504-04:002009-07-30T20:44:11.504-04:00LOL Susan! I do the same thing.
:-) Actions are j...LOL Susan! I do the same thing. <br />:-) Actions are just as important as dialogue in making a character unique.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15190526635598281822009-07-30T20:43:32.508-04:002009-07-30T20:43:32.508-04:00You're not late Debra. :-) My posts stay up fo...You're not late Debra. :-) My posts stay up for two days each.<br />What a great idea to read just their lines out loud, and not in their pov...I've never done this before.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-7675549009633304312009-07-30T20:40:22.092-04:002009-07-30T20:40:22.092-04:00this is something I have really started thinking a...this is something I have really started thinking about. It occurred to me that unless I am writing about myself, the other characters are unique and thus need to come across that way. Very difficult when what I think is always in my head, but getting into character's heads is quite a different thing! Great post.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-24139729012564332152009-07-30T20:40:21.555-04:002009-07-30T20:40:21.555-04:00Hi Warren,
Re-gift? LOL Seriously, if it's Chr...Hi Warren,<br />Re-gift? LOL Seriously, if it's Christian, stick it in your church library. There are books I've thought were so completely boring that other people thought were awesome. Taste is so subjective. <br /><br />Welcome to the world of reading!!! I've lived here since I was five. LOL It's a wonderful, beautiful place. What genres are you finding to be your favorite so far?Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-32706288673904488192009-07-30T20:38:47.868-04:002009-07-30T20:38:47.868-04:00Oooh Jennifer,
Do you hate giving up on a book or ...Oooh Jennifer,<br />Do you hate giving up on a book or is it easy for you? Before I had kids I always read a book until the end. Now I just don't have time. Mostly I'll try, but there have been one or two I've given up. Sorry to hear about that.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-92158338025622555312009-07-30T19:53:24.257-04:002009-07-30T19:53:24.257-04:00Hi Jess -
I have to watch my characters' mann...Hi Jess -<br /><br />I have to watch my characters' mannerisms more than their speech. Too many fingers raking through the hair, etc. LOL!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-70922615923138400662009-07-30T19:14:40.935-04:002009-07-30T19:14:40.935-04:00As to your comment on my "mothers who give up...As to your comment on my "mothers who give up their children" thingee -- I respect them too, Jessica -- although sometimes the ones the mother leaves their children to are no better people or sometimes worse than the mother herself! However, those things happen!<br /><br />I respect my stepmother for taking my 2 brothers and I, one at a time no less, and then adopting us. She had two of her own - five kids! eek! But, she kept us together and I will always respect and love her for that! oh wait, I meant to put this on my blog comments *laugh*...Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-74189269986626598442009-07-30T19:06:06.283-04:002009-07-30T19:06:06.283-04:00Hi Jessica.
I'm late jumping in but I think t...Hi Jessica. <br />I'm late jumping in but I think this is something I worry about. It really helps to have good CPs who can pick it up. I have tried to go through and only read the lines my character is saying and stay in their heads. This might be even more important when it's not a scene in their POV.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-30098798600511672022009-07-30T18:56:05.299-04:002009-07-30T18:56:05.299-04:00"Ever read one where everyone sounded the sam..."Ever read one where everyone sounded the same?" Yes, just recently. I've only started reading novels consistently about 2 years ago. So, I don't know a lot about the specifics that make me like or not like a novel - I'm just learning to identify those igredients now. One thing I've learned is that characters can be boring - too predictable, to unreal. Just finished one of those novels that was given to me as a gift. What do you do with such a book after you've read it?<br />wbWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16914054599288423762009-07-30T17:53:18.629-04:002009-07-30T17:53:18.629-04:00One of the books I bought before summer had all th...One of the books I bought before summer had all the characters sounding the same. It gave me a headache and I gave the book up at chapter 5. :(Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.com