tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post1491998927465425823..comments2023-10-12T03:20:53.815-05:00Comments on Susan Fields: Picturing Your CharactersSusan Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-22854378838121990962010-07-23T13:52:47.717-05:002010-07-23T13:52:47.717-05:00I'm just the opposite! I don't use the phy...I'm just the opposite! I don't use the physical appearance of an actor for my characters; I take a particular character they played in a movie and use that to flesh out my characters. So far I've used John Travolta, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johanson, and Ben Affleck. I'll have to think more about your method, though! Love that picture of Cam!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-24879969211516815032010-07-23T09:21:02.869-05:002010-07-23T09:21:02.869-05:00I'm not sure why, but I did much more of this ...I'm not sure why, but I did much more of this for my first book (which is currently shelved) and not-so-much for the second book. The characters in the second book are older (30-mid 40's). Hmmmmmmmm.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-6861392829371483892010-05-15T16:16:31.634-05:002010-05-15T16:16:31.634-05:00your blog layout is really very simple but attract...your blog layout is really very simple but attractive.<br /><a href="http://www.adpress.in" rel="nofollow"> indian classified site </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-92070426867847171532010-05-13T18:40:44.390-05:002010-05-13T18:40:44.390-05:00Kimberly - It is the best type of research, isn...Kimberly - It is the best type of research, isn't it? Too easy to spend waayyy too much time on, though!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-26704119155632099722010-05-13T17:37:21.918-05:002010-05-13T17:37:21.918-05:00I love searching for hot boy pictures for my MCs. ...I love searching for hot boy pictures for my MCs. It's like my most favorite way to procrastinate. :)<br /><br />Cam is hot!! Good choice!!Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-17340308566465311742010-05-12T20:58:58.927-05:002010-05-12T20:58:58.927-05:00Catherine - I'm so glad that worked out for yo...Catherine - I'm so glad that worked out for you! And thanks for letting me know! :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-37493738378800198542010-05-12T18:57:21.795-05:002010-05-12T18:57:21.795-05:00Susan, just had to tell you. I did google "Te...Susan, just had to tell you. I did google "Teen actresses" and found loads of pics. I chose three actresses, inserted their pics in a word doc., and started listing the characteristics under the pic. Thanks for another great tip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-2187220811799239512010-05-12T16:37:21.085-05:002010-05-12T16:37:21.085-05:00Jackee - I think my problem is I've seen too m...Jackee - I think my problem is I've seen too many movies, so I have this endless catalog of actors and actresses in my head. It is handy at times, though... :)<br /><br />Lilah - Sorry, I've been tagged. I'll hop over to your blog and let you know there, too. Thanks for thinking of me!<br /><br />Jen - Uh oh! Should I be scared? I'm not sure I'll do one this week because I'm really trying to get the wip wrapped up before the weekend, but I'll see if anything comes to mind. I'll be waiting to check out your entry on Friday, though!<br /><br />Lola - Griffin is way more Jordan than Jared. I've seen pictures of his band but haven't heard much about it. I'd rather just remember him as Jordan... :)<br /><br />Darn - I missed the Gap ads! We Tivo everything so I rarely see commercials anymore. Sounds like I'm missing out!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-48457840452996472672010-05-12T11:30:56.559-05:002010-05-12T11:30:56.559-05:00Oh Jordan, how I loved you! (he kinda turned into ...Oh Jordan, how I loved you! (he kinda turned into an a-hole IRL with his band 30 seconds to mars, but he's still hot. they say his arrogance is off the charts. but he's still hot. those eyes.)<br /><br />And CAM! *swoon!* Did you see his adds with Gap a year or two ago? Shirtless? SO BEAUTIFUL. Yummmm.<br /><br />This was a fun post. :)<br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-52228023157510338692010-05-12T06:57:12.650-05:002010-05-12T06:57:12.650-05:00Have you done the next noun of T.J.'s Famous F...Have you done the next noun of T.J.'s Famous Friday Winner?? Be sure to check it out on friday! I made something special and it has your name in it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-89298070825911026372010-05-12T03:13:27.719-05:002010-05-12T03:13:27.719-05:00Random question: Have you been tagged yet? I can&#...Random question: Have you been tagged yet? I can't remember...<br /><br />If you haven't, let me know so I can tag you. Apparently I had it backwards on who's been tagged, and who hasn't, so I need to pick some new people :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-65383907232532275142010-05-11T23:16:21.778-05:002010-05-11T23:16:21.778-05:00You're going to think I'm really lame, but...You're going to think I'm really lame, but I don't know any of these actors/actresses. I know, I live under a rock.<br /><br />With my characters, I have a very clear visual of what they look like most of the time, but I've never been able to match them up with real live people. I even try sometimes on Google images. That's cool the way you do it, though! Maybe someday I'll have one that'll be like that.Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-54876122150430220542010-05-11T15:01:42.621-05:002010-05-11T15:01:42.621-05:00Julie - Are you going to post what your characters...Julie - Are you going to post what your characters look like? I'll be interested to see!<br /><br />Sharon - Aww...shucks! Thanks. :)<br /><br />VKT - Of course I'm interested! Thanks so much, I've already proudly posted it on my sidebar. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-49550979742528948112010-05-11T14:39:25.737-05:002010-05-11T14:39:25.737-05:00Susan,
It's me again...your teacher follower....Susan,<br /><br />It's me again...your teacher follower. I left an award for you on my blog today if you are interested.VKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017490749224577620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-34248421261054371112010-05-11T12:12:40.141-05:002010-05-11T12:12:40.141-05:00Very nice post, Susan! I know you know your chara...Very nice post, Susan! I know you know your characters inside and out. It's obvious when I read your work. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-74137413279937768682010-05-11T10:28:50.782-05:002010-05-11T10:28:50.782-05:00This is so cool! Yours is the second post I've...This is so cool! Yours is the second post I've seen today on characters and what they look like. I'm definitely going to do one of these soon. Your picks are great!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-7448124334883355422010-05-11T07:40:03.458-05:002010-05-11T07:40:03.458-05:00Stephen - I feel the same way. I'm going to ha...Stephen - I feel the same way. I'm going to have to work a Johnny Depp character into one of my books so I'll get the chance to meet him! For now, I guess I'll be happy with Jared Leto and Cam Gigandet. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-26688805540470323902010-05-11T07:38:05.488-05:002010-05-11T07:38:05.488-05:00I loved reading this post. Its fun to model charac...I loved reading this post. Its fun to model characters after real people. I've modeled my protagonist after Matthew McConaughey, his best friend after Jack Black, a female assassin after Jessica Alba and so on. If Hollywood were to ever make a movie from my books, these would be the people I hope would play the main characters.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-55054925127618488302010-05-11T05:27:48.365-05:002010-05-11T05:27:48.365-05:00Myrna - I agree, even though I model the character...Myrna - I agree, even though I model the character after a specific person, they still have attributes that are all their own, that they don't share with their "model." We writers just naturally revise, I guess!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-48854959940038235802010-05-11T01:17:06.371-05:002010-05-11T01:17:06.371-05:00I've cut pictures out of magazines before, but...I've cut pictures out of magazines before, but my characters never quite look like them in my head. Fun post!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-91222086550503177932010-05-10T22:51:07.199-05:002010-05-10T22:51:07.199-05:00Dawn - Murphy's my favorite, too! I'm not ...Dawn - Murphy's my favorite, too! I'm not going to tell you if he gets the girl or not, though - you'll just have to read the book. :)<br /><br />Donna - That is strange, for some reason it seems like it would be the other way around. Thanks for stopping by and following. I enjoyed my visit to your blog and am looking forward to many happy returns. It's always nice to meet another Lost fan!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-52127297348314036762010-05-10T22:41:24.970-05:002010-05-10T22:41:24.970-05:00Strangely enough, since I started writing YA fanta...Strangely enough, since I started writing YA fantasy, I no longer imagine actors as my characters, but when I write literary fiction, I always have a mental image of someone who is well known!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-61508104790480517592010-05-10T22:30:12.633-05:002010-05-10T22:30:12.633-05:00I cut photos from magazines or print them from Int...I cut photos from magazines or print them from Internet pics. I pin my pictures to the bulletin board above my computer so they're always within view. I think another benefit to keeping our characters straight in our heads is it's easier to stay consistent when describing them.<br /><br />Your characters sound really cool. I especially like Murphy. ;)<br /><br />Nice post, Susan!Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-67591911767844332082010-05-10T22:27:01.476-05:002010-05-10T22:27:01.476-05:00Niki - great! I hope this helps!Niki - great! I hope this helps!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413062903651514093.post-56082303728282643102010-05-10T22:22:13.826-05:002010-05-10T22:22:13.826-05:00Hi Susan, that's a great idea. I know exactly ...Hi Susan, that's a great idea. I know exactly what my goblin and all the ponies look like but when it comes to the girl, I just can't picture her. Thanks :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com