KILLING MAJOR CHARACTERS - I DID IT - I RECOMMEND IT - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T04:45:12Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/killing-major-characters-i?x=1&id=537324%3ATopic%3A217611&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI should add that much of my…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-11-08:537324:Comment:2191272009-11-08T18:22:59.067ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I should add that much of my fan mail really concerns the person of my potagonist. At this point, he must go on. Somehow.
I should add that much of my fan mail really concerns the person of my potagonist. At this point, he must go on. Somehow. True enough, though in a seri…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-11-08:537324:Comment:2191262009-11-08T18:21:55.504ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
True enough, though in a series you have two story lines. One is the the book in question, the other a much wider arc of the protagonist's life. But a change in the less important "regulars" is a good and natural thing.
True enough, though in a series you have two story lines. One is the the book in question, the other a much wider arc of the protagonist's life. But a change in the less important "regulars" is a good and natural thing. I am having to write a sequel…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-11-08:537324:Comment:2191172009-11-08T15:51:13.828ZKeith thomsonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Keiththomson
I am having to write a sequel to the spy book I just wrote, and I find series unnatural from a writing standpoint. Since the days of the Greek Chorus, a story has a beginning, middle and end during which the protagonist overcomes some flaw and walks off into the sunset, essentially perfect. So I feel you have to mix in new characters with new flaws. To make roster space, killing some off works. I know it's the right time, aside from story exigencies, when they cease to serve a dramatic…
I am having to write a sequel to the spy book I just wrote, and I find series unnatural from a writing standpoint. Since the days of the Greek Chorus, a story has a beginning, middle and end during which the protagonist overcomes some flaw and walks off into the sunset, essentially perfect. So I feel you have to mix in new characters with new flaws. To make roster space, killing some off works. I know it's the right time, aside from story exigencies, when they cease to serve a dramatic function. It's also make for a good jolt for the reader. Eric, in my fourth mystery, G…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-11-07:537324:Comment:2190432009-11-07T01:59:48.705ZSusan Whitfieldhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/SusanWhitfield88
Eric, in my fourth mystery, Gator Creek (2010 release), I kill off a major character, but not my protagonist. I think you may be the first I'm aware of who knocked off the protag. Interesting, indeed.
Eric, in my fourth mystery, Gator Creek (2010 release), I kill off a major character, but not my protagonist. I think you may be the first I'm aware of who knocked off the protag. Interesting, indeed. The market usually takes care…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-11-05:537324:Comment:2188582009-11-05T04:06:31.993ZKaryn J. Powershttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/karyning
The market usually takes care of itself. If readers want more of the same and writers have mortgages and mouths to feed, there will always be paper pablum on the shelves.
The market usually takes care of itself. If readers want more of the same and writers have mortgages and mouths to feed, there will always be paper pablum on the shelves. Nicolas Freeling killed his m…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-31:537324:Comment:2184242009-10-31T22:02:08.938ZBill Criderhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/macavityabc
Nicolas Freeling killed his major character, Piet van der Valk, whose wife took over for a case or two, I believe.
Nicolas Freeling killed his major character, Piet van der Valk, whose wife took over for a case or two, I believe. I liked him too, but part of…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-29:537324:Comment:2179702009-10-29T03:39:54.905ZEric Stonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/estone888
I liked him too, but part of what got him killed was what I liked about him - that he was a normal guy without any special or super skills or powers. A guy like that, sooner or later his luck was bound to run out.
I liked him too, but part of what got him killed was what I liked about him - that he was a normal guy without any special or super skills or powers. A guy like that, sooner or later his luck was bound to run out. I did find it disorienting wh…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-29:537324:Comment:2179642009-10-29T03:25:57.933ZLisa Fernowhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/LisaFernow
I did find it disorienting when you killed Ray. Kept expecting him to come back. I'm disappointed because I liked him.
I did find it disorienting when you killed Ray. Kept expecting him to come back. I'm disappointed because I liked him. There's something to be said…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-27:537324:Comment:2177842009-10-27T20:12:17.218ZJon Loomishttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonLoomis
There's something to be said for not being owned by your characters.
There's something to be said for not being owned by your characters. Strange, my WIP is sort of a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-10-27:537324:Comment:2177802009-10-27T19:25:05.303ZEric Stonehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/estone888
Strange, my WIP is sort of a romantic noir. But so far, no howling public or big money offers from publishers to bring Ray back.
Strange, my WIP is sort of a romantic noir. But so far, no howling public or big money offers from publishers to bring Ray back.