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If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach.
— Alfred Hitchcock


When I write a story, what do readers immediately look for?



If you could ask any of three of my characters (from fanfic or original) any three questions, what would you ask them?

Date: 2011-08-16 02:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] isanah.livejournal.com
Characters who, despite their hard knocks and damage, manage to be happy no matter what, while still having that inviting quality to readers. I think in less skilled hands, those sorts of characters could come off as edgy and standoffish, and indirectly push readers away as they wallow or frolic about in their angst. The fact that your characters (Jiro, Taka, etc.) don't is what makes me keep reading, because it's as if even though I've not had such an interesting life, I could, probably, on some level, still relate and interact with them.

Oh, and three questions? Hmmm.

1. Ling'er: why is yellow your favorite color?

2. Taka: what makes you happy these days?

3. Eddie: what's the best part of being a father?

(SO STEALING THIS, BTW.)

Date: 2011-08-17 01:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] walkwithheroes.livejournal.com
I spent several minutes trying to figure out how to respond to your thoughts on Wonderlife. Your words are so kind; thank you so much! You are my only regular reader, so your feelings toward the story mean a lot to me. Thank you!

1. Yellow is bright and warm. Before my family, I would rarely see the sun, but I would see lots of yellow fabric. That yellow gave me hope. Yellow is bright, warm, hope.

2. These days? My family is good. I think they make me happy. I don't smile, I know. But, I am happy.

3. I didn't set out to be a father. The only reason I brought Haru to Aoi was to make her happy. But, you know. . .I'm more like Chan-wook then I want to admit. Having these kids makes me happy. I pass on the family business, I save them, they make me a man. Is that the best? Guess so.

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