Down, boy

Feb. 26th, 2013 07:14 am
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I've been writing a short story that is supposed to include a modicum of adventure, involving a shady character who wears black all the time and is renowned for his bad temper.

But I have hit a roadblock. A secondary character, who is Not What He Seems, will not do what he's told in the third act and become the antagonist.

Me: ..... Now in this scene, you try and kill Severus Snape.

Secondary character: [Looks Snape up and down] Who, me? Fight that guy? I'm just a punk kid in an ironic t-shirt.

Me: No, I know that's how you seem, but underneath, you are a trained wizarding assassin! It's all set up!

Secondary character: [Embarrassed to be witnessing my meltdown] Sorry, lady, I have a bus to catch.

Secondary characters are like dogs. You get really mad there are muddy pawprints all over your sofa, but when you trace the problem back to puppyhood, you realize you're the one who neglected to whack it with a newspaper.

Date: 2013-02-26 03:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] subversa.livejournal.com
ROFL!

Oh my. I think I know that kid.

*offers you a rolled up newspaper*

Date: 2013-02-27 12:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stgulik.livejournal.com
*whacks kid with rolled up newspaper*

*instantly feels terrible and buys him an Icee*

Date: 2013-02-26 04:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rivertempest.livejournal.com
Secondary characters FUBAR everything. The essential to the plot, but at that pivotal moment, they decide to thrash in the mosh pit instead of tendu pliƩ on stage.

Bastards.

Date: 2013-02-26 11:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stgulik.livejournal.com
That's my problem with this guy. The more I write him, the more I like him and the more he doesn't want to pliƩ.

Date: 2013-02-26 09:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] teddyradiator.livejournal.com
Two words: Elwess Talbert. I tried making him blond, old, killing him, ignoring him and having him leave five minutes after we met.

He's now the main character of the sequel. How well I recognise those paw prints, my dear Jules.

Date: 2013-02-26 11:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stgulik.livejournal.com
I know you do, dearest. But on a selfish note, how lovely for us that he refused to be a wallflower.

Date: 2013-02-26 11:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] slr2moons.livejournal.com
*laughs at your post and then feels bad for your writing troubles*

It's funny 'cause it's TRUE!! *has been there*

Date: 2013-02-26 11:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stgulik.livejournal.com
You were supposed to laugh! But it's still sad-but-true.

Date: 2013-02-27 03:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kittylefish.livejournal.com
damn characters just go do what they want without regard for our wishes. how utterly selfish of them.

and a thing that non-writers really do not get - that we aren't actually entirely responsible for the actions of those we 'create.' lol. good luck. just remember that however it works itself out is how it's meant to end up. or something like that.

Date: 2013-02-27 02:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stgulik.livejournal.com
Great icon! I've begun to notice the way these characters sometimes do whatever they want.

Date: 2013-02-27 04:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kittylefish.livejournal.com
i have two of these 'write through' icons, from my lovely friends answering my begging, lol. feel free to grab them if you like. :D

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