tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post2060095977676912046..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Testing!Jemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-17555697178685093302011-06-17T17:38:54.165-04:002011-06-17T17:38:54.165-04:00Julie - It is fun, isn't it! I've just got...Julie - It is fun, isn't it! I've just got to get better at letting them suffer for a little longer! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11695578364248852412011-06-17T10:28:39.694-04:002011-06-17T10:28:39.694-04:00I love testing my characters! The one in my curren...I love testing my characters! The one in my current WIP is going to have to show resourcefulness and bravery for what I'm about to throw in her path. Mu hu hu ha ha!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79268633242337665942011-06-14T07:28:28.672-04:002011-06-14T07:28:28.672-04:00Medeia - that's a perfect way to approach YA! ...Medeia - that's a perfect way to approach YA! Your approach is part of what makes the YA genre so strong!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-92066523384925299412011-06-14T07:19:46.560-04:002011-06-14T07:19:46.560-04:00I like to put my characters through all sorts of t...I like to put my characters through all sorts of things, mainly so they can figure themselves out and gain their independence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-52109374168079991412011-06-13T07:13:25.986-04:002011-06-13T07:13:25.986-04:00Lynda - it's fun to throw in a variety of chal...Lynda - it's fun to throw in a variety of challenges - I'm getting better at it! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47223418868701090222011-06-13T03:15:16.464-04:002011-06-13T03:15:16.464-04:00I love to test my characters trust and maybe some ...I love to test my characters trust and maybe some physical tests as well. Can't make it easy for 'em ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-13281480930252927092011-06-12T15:35:22.666-04:002011-06-12T15:35:22.666-04:00M Pax - exactly! I'm hoping it will all turn o...M Pax - exactly! I'm hoping it will all turn out well. I do know it's stronger & it's not nearly done! :)<br /><br />I've been adding some physical stuff to this round - and it's fun. I didn't have much of it first time around so this is better! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-14193354185363065002011-06-12T15:34:08.893-04:002011-06-12T15:34:08.893-04:00Theresa - almost - another 3 weeks to go :)
You&#...Theresa - almost - another 3 weeks to go :)<br /><br />You're right - they do all change depending on the characters themselves and the plot. I like the mental ones!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-29992582299169069232011-06-12T15:03:34.803-04:002011-06-12T15:03:34.803-04:00I prefer physical tests and am almost done with a ...I prefer physical tests and am almost done with a rewrite where I added in emotional and more personal tests. Empathize with you on the rewrite. Doesn't matter how long it takes if it turns out well. :D Keep at it.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-23920757479851322042011-06-12T13:17:20.670-04:002011-06-12T13:17:20.670-04:00Almost done for the school year?
My characters...Almost done for the school year?<br /><br />My characters' tests depend on the books. Most of the time they're mental.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-65666460991862690942011-06-12T10:17:48.858-04:002011-06-12T10:17:48.858-04:00Kari - I like the trust tests best too - although ...Kari - I like the trust tests best too - although the physical ones are always fun to write about as well! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62644567844028990082011-06-12T09:39:18.191-04:002011-06-12T09:39:18.191-04:00Oh, I am horrible at taking tests. Naturally, I...Oh, I am horrible at taking tests. Naturally, I'm horrible at giving them as well. My characters also get off a little easily, but I'm working on it. My favorite kind of test is all about trust though.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47413554222091807962011-06-12T07:31:01.120-04:002011-06-12T07:31:01.120-04:00Angela - that's a good one! Challenging someon...Angela - that's a good one! Challenging someone's beliefs makes for good stories for sure!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-65301362777178316212011-06-12T07:29:50.339-04:002011-06-12T07:29:50.339-04:00Dez - I agree - love Darth! :PDez - I agree - love Darth! :PJemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-20271619907747236712011-06-12T01:43:01.414-04:002011-06-12T01:43:01.414-04:00Ugh, my oldest is complaining so much about Provin...Ugh, my oldest is complaining so much about Provincials! <br /><br />I like to throw stuff at my characters that challenge their beliefs and make them question them. To me, this always brings out the character's real personality and moral center. <br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-38601009562843241922011-06-11T18:28:01.562-04:002011-06-11T18:28:01.562-04:00he he funny picture :)he he funny picture :)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-67737135308384236032011-06-11T08:22:03.985-04:002011-06-11T08:22:03.985-04:00Cynthia - Thanks -- mixing it up for the character...Cynthia - Thanks -- mixing it up for the characters is fun! I've just got to get better at not making their issues too easy for them to solve!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-7974546342333171652011-06-10T22:12:36.573-04:002011-06-10T22:12:36.573-04:00I like to throw a little bit of everything at my c...I like to throw a little bit of everything at my characters, if possible and if applicable. You're so right--the tougher we are on our characters, the better. Great post!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-32247177005774095542011-06-10T16:26:24.260-04:002011-06-10T16:26:24.260-04:00Rebecca - Thanks :) I think the biggest test for m...Rebecca - Thanks :) I think the biggest test for mine is emotional - they have to learn to trust themselves and each other :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-67666371487992365432011-06-10T16:23:53.715-04:002011-06-10T16:23:53.715-04:00I find my characters are often tested emotionally,...I find my characters are often tested emotionally, relationally, and sometimes physically. The physical is easy to show! Great idea for a post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-42228370130418257872011-06-10T16:06:01.623-04:002011-06-10T16:06:01.623-04:00Rosalind - so true. Survival through those tough t...Rosalind - so true. Survival through those tough times, through the heartbreak is not easy!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84049308625895804972011-06-10T16:05:23.000-04:002011-06-10T16:05:23.000-04:00Terry - great analogy! The tender heart better sho...Terry - great analogy! The tender heart better show up at the end for me too. I like to find the mushy centre :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-6558094264103237692011-06-10T16:04:09.435-04:002011-06-10T16:04:09.435-04:00Stephen - you're right! Testing their characte...Stephen - you're right! Testing their character is fun! I'm so glad I don't have to do what my poor characters do :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34125407592235760722011-06-10T16:01:59.640-04:002011-06-10T16:01:59.640-04:00Catherine - me too!! I'm a total sap and I cry...Catherine - me too!! I'm a total sap and I cry when my characters are in turmoil :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-52064172362312423632011-06-10T16:01:07.881-04:002011-06-10T16:01:07.881-04:00Talli - me too! I'm so glad I don't have t...Talli - me too! I'm so glad I don't have to do the tests - but they're fun to through at our characters :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com