The other day, I was reading the japanese comic (formerly known as Manga) Midori Days, when I had the awesome idea of what I could write for a continuation of the series. As I read on through each volume, I wrote notes to remember what I had thought up. Even though I used up all available space on 4 sticky notes, I won't be focusing on this particular 'project' until after I finish my novel first. Speaking of which...
While reading The Writer's Journey, I noted how a character should be as human as I can make them, varying by importance and what not. As I dwelled on each new concept I came across, Vogler states that the Hero in question should be a reflection of the qualities of the writer. Though he also states that the other characters should be the same, the Hero should show the writer's more positive/desirable qualities, as well as negative quirks to form a complicated character readers will come to be attached to. Though I think my own characters show enough of my 'inner being', I see no harm in re-visiting what I have already written and make sure that I can clearly see myself in my cast of characters.
C. Olson
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