tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post3551762272537109961..comments2024-02-06T12:33:57.316+00:00Comments on Stuart Aken: Are Your Characters Written to Fit Movie Stars?stuartaken.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-85308114061448856792012-09-21T20:36:28.277+01:002012-09-21T20:36:28.277+01:00You have to be careful, using real people in stori...You have to be careful, using real people in stories, as it's very easy to be sued if the person recognises themselves and thinks you've portrayed them in a derogatory way. If I'm tempted to use real people, I always mix two or three, or ensure there are aspects that will make it unlikely that the originating figure would recognise themself. Of course, if you're portraying them in an entirely good or flattering light, you might get away with it!stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-64863378053576520302012-09-20T16:21:20.427+01:002012-09-20T16:21:20.427+01:00Generally, I fit my characters to real life people...Generally, I fit my characters to real life people, which tends to be awkward when the original versions recognize themselves in my stories... I've never thought about the actor/regular person model thing, though I think that I might implement it in the future. I think it has the potential to be extremely helpful.<br /><br />EvaEvangeline Warrenhttp://evangelinewarren.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-85710035977106552612012-09-20T16:16:16.735+01:002012-09-20T16:16:16.735+01:00I agree. It illustrates how desperate some writers...I agree. It illustrates how desperate some writers can be, especially those who write solely in the hope of getting rich, I suspect.stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-86651145400684034802012-09-20T15:38:36.700+01:002012-09-20T15:38:36.700+01:00Good luck to them Stuart. Personally I think they ...Good luck to them Stuart. Personally I think they have more chance of being struck by lightning. :) Jack Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601041734648407356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-63927562236898654212012-09-20T14:28:02.157+01:002012-09-20T14:28:02.157+01:00I have come across a number of references to write...I have come across a number of references to writers using actors as guides for their characters. I suspect it's mostly to do with appearance and that these writers hope that somehow it might increase the chances of their work being turned into a film. It strikes me as a daft thing to do, Jack. But it does appear to be a strategy used by some. Thanks for your input, it's much appreciated.stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-83773774953627931452012-09-20T12:32:55.730+01:002012-09-20T12:32:55.730+01:00Using a known real individual as the basis for a c...Using a known real individual as the basis for a character in what ever you are writing, to my way of thinking is a big no no. By definition, actors never show their real selves while acting the character they play, unless they are completely useless. So how on Earth could anyone use the actor to base their character on? All they possibly could do is base their character on one portrayed by the actor.Jack Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601041734648407356noreply@blogger.com