#memorable characters

[bearhedge]

"Hey, bub."

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This is what came up when I sat with thinking of memorable lines from the second installment of 'Zootopia'.

When Bear and I got to that scene in Marsh Market where Nibbles consults Russ on where to find Jesus, I was trying to figure out what it was.

Then someone commented that Russ is basically from a group of walruses that just says that phrase. But later I was reminded that Russ asks Judy if it was their anniversary. Which brings me to the explanation that it's a way to highlight how certain people enjoy talking about nothing, and that's the way to connect with them.

Like....

Me: Wow, it sure is a pouring.

Them: Apparently it's going to be like that in th next three days.

Me: Would be a good day to shop!

Them: Yeah, less people. I do that too.

PS: Bear also mentioned that the notable line that I latched onto was the character Patrick Warburton plays....

"They say justice is dead. I say, neigh!"

I think I was really delighted by the line after watching a clip of Patrick record it. I didn't even notice it during my first viewing. That I was likely me cracking up that the horse did his slow motion thing.

(I'm surprised that Windancer doesn't have a first name. That it's not on the Fandom Pages or even in writeups about Patrick or his character. I did eventually find it on Wikipedia!: Brian Winddancer)

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[queenlucythevaliant]

Is #10 Robin Hood? The old Disney one where Robin is a fox.

Ooh de lolly yes indeed! I can quote this movie backwards and forwards lol. My favorite animated Disney movie by a pretty wide margin. Honestly as I'm looking at my list right now, it could even be higher than #10.

1. My Fair Lady

2. 90s historical epic, incredible soundtrack

3. 90s costume drama based on a book

4. 70s blockbuster

5. SNL spin-off

6. 60s historical epic based on true events

7. Hunt for the Wilderpeople

8. Early 00s chick flick --self-indulgent

9. Gone with the Wind

10. Robin Hood (1973)

11. Fantasy epic

12. Pride and Prejudice (2005)

13. Tombstone

14. Classic movie musical set in the US

15. Animated non-Disney musical

16. Early 00s chick flick --fun and quotable

17. 60s historical epic based on a book

18. Pixar movie

19. John Hughes joint

20. Movie about space exploration

[astrangergivingthestrangewelcome]

All of the star trek shows are really good it's just sometimes hard to remember that when ds9 is so overwhelmingly godtier and interesting.

[manicpixiedreamboots]

How to write your book step 231

Memorable Characters 

Books often have lots of characters.  This is good. A diverse story should inculde a multitude of people. However,  it is integral to comprehensive stories, especially larger novels,  that the said multitude are individually recognisable.  This is not to say that every character has to have an over the top quirk, but, that is certainly one way of  keeping track.

Neil Gaiman does this exceptionally well. I always think back to Neverwhere and  "How the Marquis Got His Coat Back", Neil Gaiman was able to title an entire story about his character’s recognisable quirk. 

For a more personal example i am writing a book about a photographer who loves bird watching,  and in the book, the only times that birds are even mentioned are when my character is noticing them. None of my other characters ever notice the birds. This isn’t a plot device. The birds have no puropose in the book, other than to help the reader feel familiar with my character.  

Its a fine balance though, making the quirks subtle enough to not be distracting! 

[bill-beauxquais]

Guess what I’ve been playing this summer

[barthosprompts]

any tips on how to make memorable characters who have a voice?

if there’s one about memorable characters to think about, it’s that they never fall flat. they aren’t cardboard cutouts and they can’t be replaced by sexy lamps. these characters have personalities, habits, traits, phobias, and lives. you read about these characters and relate, because they strike something within you. they act, they think, and they make complex decisions that move the plot. 

my tips are

become knowledgeable about your characters. pretend you’re getting to know someone. as any person, they’re new and exciting and your readers should think so, too. 

develop their backstory as thoroughly as you can. this is kind of tied in with number one, but don’t leave it as just their backstory. think of their memories, think of their families, think of their friends, etc.

outside of these tips, i went around looking for some helpful articles. i, myself, have a difficult time conveying what makes a character memorable when asked.

there’s this one, this one, and this one. of course, there are more articles out there, but i think these should help a lot.

[theshortnews]

🔥The Perfect Voice Actor Recasts A Side Character in The Simpsons Season 37

For season 37, The Simpsons brought in a new voice actor to play long-running character Bumblebee Man, and the performer they picked is perfect. read full news

[margonews]

For season 37, The Simpsons brought in a new voice actor to play long-running character Bumblebee Man, and the performer they picked is perfect.