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When I started the Finny and Wood series, my intention was to share my process for creating a character. For anyone who is curious to see the development from start to present, I created a category called “Creating a Character”, and I’ve placed all the Finny and Wood panels into that category.
In the beginning, I didn’t quite know who these characters were, but I’m starting to get a sense of them now. Up until yesterday’s post, Finny hadn’t spoken. When creating a story in an imaginary world, it’s important to define the rules. How close to reality do I want the characters to be? Deciding whether animals can speak or not is a huge decision, so I didn’t take it lightly. I decided whenever Finny speaks to a human, the first word out of his mouth should be “Me”. I’m not sure if I should keep that rule when he speaks to another animal, such as Wood. I’ll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. However, I feel good about the “Me” decision. He’s a cat, and in the real world, humans can’t understand all the different meanings of “Meow” without some imaginative interpretation. That’s why I think this rule works. I needed to give Finny speech for the sake of developing these characters.
I’m trying to decide whether to continue every day with this storyline until it’s complete, or if I should switch things up and limit this storyline to once or twice a week. I will continue placing these in the Creating a Character category and the Finny and Wood category, so that people who are interested can easily follow along. I see this blog as a conversation, so I’d love to get comments from people on what you’d like to see. There are so many possibilities on the direction of this blog. Sometimes I feel like every day there’s a new fork in this blogging road.
I think this storyline should be continued. I myself like it.
Hi Ronaldc93, Thanks so much for the feedback! I’ll definitely continue with this storyline until it comes to a natural conclusion or evolves into a new story. I’ll see how the feedback goes to help me determine if it will continue every single day, or if I’ll break it up with other subject matter to give the storyline a little time to simmer in my mind.
Tim
The answer lies within
Hi Gwen, You’re right – thanks for that. I need to trust my instincts.
Tim
I say do what your heart tells you and what your hands lead you do to. If it comes from your heart it will be wonderful. It is a fun story line that can tell so much about you.
Hi Linda, Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
Tim
Since one of my biggest passions in life is animals, I personally look forward to any of your “Creating a Character” posts. I look forward to the the journey of watching Wood and Finny’s characters grow and develop and would love to see the story line extend as long as possible, so maybe once a week would be good then it will extend the life of the story line. Either way, I look so forward to your daily blog posts Tim and I will be along for the ride no matter what you do.
Hi Bonnie,
I think Finny and Wood will be here to stay, even if it’s once a week or so. I think I will be continuing with them for a long time, so I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying them!
Tim
Love all your Finny and you adventures!
Hi Lorraine,
I’m glad to hear it – thanks!
Tim
Wonderful sketch today Tim. I think you have to do what feels right to you. If you force something it won’t feel good to you and others will pick up on it. Personally, I love the story and hope they continue. In fact, the longer they continue the better. Whatever you decide to do, I’ll keep enjoying your posts. 🙂 Have a great day.
Hi Laurie, I think you’re right. It can’t be forced – so I will play it by ear. Thanks so much for the feedback!
Tim
Have you read “The Rabbi’s Cat,” Tim? It’s a great graphic novel, there are a few in the series, I believe. Hysterical talking cat. I’m all for talking animals – they give such great perspective on the follies of man!
I haven’t read “The Rabbi’s Cat”, but it sounds interesting. The follies of man sounds like great subject matter to delve into! Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll have to check it out.
TIm
Btw, I tried to add a follow widget to my blog, but it looks like some friends on the internet were unable to follow because they are on Internet explorer. Have you had this experience?
If there’s been an issue with Internet Explorer, no one has mentioned it to me yet, so I don’t know. I used the WordPress widget. I haven’t checked into anything beyond WordPress, because I think it’s a little beyond my abilities at this point.
Tim
Me Like very much. LOL. TFS
Hi Diana, Glad you like!
Tim