tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post1034597311709046855..comments2023-04-29T11:16:41.676+02:00Comments on Sarah Callejo: What age are your characters?Sarah Callejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-20136902928920531332010-05-20T10:31:09.124+02:002010-05-20T10:31:09.124+02:00I agree with Antonio too, age influences our relat...I agree with Antonio too, age influences our relationships with people.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-24505566904263666362010-05-20T10:30:32.698+02:002010-05-20T10:30:32.698+02:00Amanda and montyandrosie: I agree with you. Even i...Amanda and montyandrosie: I agree with you. Even if it's not specified, at least let the reader work it out, we can often guess from little details.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-79072635934705014152010-05-20T09:37:27.840+02:002010-05-20T09:37:27.840+02:00Me ha gustado lo de la edad de los personajes, a m...Me ha gustado lo de la edad de los personajes, a mí también me pasa. En realidad, me pasa hasta con el resto de la gente que pueda conocer, o que me interese… como si la edad fuera un filtro más, para pensar de una u otra forma, aunque no lo sea, en absoluto. A veces vale para pensar que aún te queda tiempo para hacer cosas importantes --o lo contrario, cuando dices ¡a sus años, todo lo que ha Antonio de Torrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946006841751310401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-60694287923125215462010-05-19T22:17:57.028+02:002010-05-19T22:17:57.028+02:00Geez, I cannot imagine a book where the ages of it...Geez, I cannot imagine a book where the ages of its characters are not given. Ridiculous! As for me, I can't say why I choose the ages I do. But I'm a younger person, so most of my main characters are in their twenties and thirties, while one is eighteen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-48904656529992555172010-05-19T16:32:04.781+02:002010-05-19T16:32:04.781+02:00My characters are usually late 20s/ early 30s - I ...My characters are usually late 20s/ early 30s - I guess because that's the age I identify with most and that fits the storylines I'm telling.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-29340741995753639852010-05-19T11:07:48.535+02:002010-05-19T11:07:48.535+02:00Seems to me your blog's off to a flying start!...Seems to me your blog's off to a flying start! Yay for you!!!<br /><br />Ooh - should I be saying something about age? Um - it's just another characteristic, I think - that is, a character can only behave in character and if she/he behaves out of character it can pull you out of the book - same with age-related actions/thoughts/speech etc.montyandrosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277420005346818248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-21847790358200328082010-05-19T09:05:32.337+02:002010-05-19T09:05:32.337+02:00Janet W. and English Writer and Liz Fenwick: I lik...Janet W. and English Writer and Liz Fenwick: I like to know you give age thought when you write, it's part of their identity.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-21507504601659273412010-05-19T09:03:22.456+02:002010-05-19T09:03:22.456+02:00Kate and India: When reading, I don't mind if ...Kate and India: When reading, I don't mind if it doesn't say the exact age, I prefer it, but if I can work it out I'll be happy with it. In the book I read the main character had a son, it was only at the end you learnt he was only 5 years old, but he'd been talking as a 15 year old so it was all very confusing.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-29328410795840178062010-05-19T08:29:11.706+02:002010-05-19T08:29:11.706+02:00I agree with Annie that the age of character has t...I agree with Annie that the age of character has to fit the story. I have add a year or two and taken some off characters to make their actions seem more appropriate.<br /><br />like the blog.<br /><br />lxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744937536946299450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-15930861461518793152010-05-18T23:11:24.462+02:002010-05-18T23:11:24.462+02:00I also think age is important when reading a book,...I also think age is important when reading a book, and also when I write a book. I write fiction, and my last novel, the ages were crucial to the plot as 'she' was a younger woman to 'his' older man - this added to the 'flavour' of the plot. In my latest book, it's less important, but 'she' is 32, and 'he' is 37. I am sure this is where I see myself in Karen Roderickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564451791750894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-82086058179597831882010-05-18T22:51:08.194+02:002010-05-18T22:51:08.194+02:00I don't need to know the exact age, but I do l...I don't need to know the exact age, but I do like various points of reference in the book to give me a rough idea.India Drummondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631171469243868505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-10553876982301000772010-05-18T22:21:36.152+02:002010-05-18T22:21:36.152+02:00The day after my mother turned 100, she asked me i...The day after my mother turned 100, she asked me if she was 101 now. Age is relative. Some of my books start off with the heroine being fourteen, and I have to mature their thinking, actions and reactions as the story advances. I like age to be included. Its a part of the characterization that helps me to understand where the character is coming from.Janet Woodshttp://janet-woods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-48049410576117610162010-05-18T19:18:59.756+02:002010-05-18T19:18:59.756+02:00I've never been very good at remembering my ag...I've never been very good at remembering my age. I once got denied buying a lottery ticket because when asked, I couldn't remember if I was older than 16 (I think I was 17).<br /><br />I've written heroines the same age as myself, sometimes on purpose and sometimes because that's what fits. Sometimes I realise that in order for my characters' life experiences to fit in she canKate Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502745299951529417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-13460138631749282682010-05-18T19:03:36.821+02:002010-05-18T19:03:36.821+02:00Liz, I actually have to remember the year I was bo...Liz, I actually have to remember the year I was born in to calculate my real age. <br />That's funny about you thinking you were older. It must've been great to celebrate the next birthday knowing you hadn't got any older.<br />And I can see you writing a telegram in four years' time on behalf of the queen!!Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-21558530281275285082010-05-18T18:59:20.399+02:002010-05-18T18:59:20.399+02:00Thanks Chris and Debs.
I'm really considering...Thanks Chris and Debs. <br />I'm really considering Chris and Jayne's timeline idea. <br />And that's right Debs, any age can be interesting, just make it credible and appealing.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-51617220665730011442010-05-18T18:41:25.698+02:002010-05-18T18:41:25.698+02:00I was amused by the fact that you were still think...I was amused by the fact that you were still thinking of yourself as five years younger, Sarah. I once spent an entire year thinking I was a year older than I was. Which was great.<br /><br />My cousin has a problem with his 95 year old mother who is convinced she's 96 (it was her birthday yesterday). What to do when the telegram doesn't arrive from the queen in four years time!Liz Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464889663853976327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-13776524447166694002010-05-18T18:13:36.053+02:002010-05-18T18:13:36.053+02:00I don't think it matters what age characters a...I don't think it matters what age characters are as long as they're interesting and well written. <br /><br />Love the look of your blog.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-15576752218226531292010-05-18T15:44:39.458+02:002010-05-18T15:44:39.458+02:00Like Jayne, I have a timeline for each of my chara...Like Jayne, I have a timeline for each of my characters so that I know what year it was for key events in their lives. It helps me to place some of their influences like music, film or major news stories. Good luck with the blog.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-38630435015366021162010-05-18T14:53:04.085+02:002010-05-18T14:53:04.085+02:00I'm with you Annie, and why not. Any age is go...I'm with you Annie, and why not. Any age is good to fall in love. I'm looking forward to see how you juggle the three you're writing at the moment!Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-34931066972258973572010-05-18T14:46:36.722+02:002010-05-18T14:46:36.722+02:00Lovely blog - well done that girl!
I've writte...Lovely blog - well done that girl!<br />I've written heroines of each decade I should think. I had a 60+ year old fall in love,and why not, was my argument. It's whatever fits the story, I think. At the mo I'm writing 3 - one in their 30s,40s,50s. Annie,Anita Burghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128652914788161269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-47149649306027452362010-05-18T14:43:22.806+02:002010-05-18T14:43:22.806+02:00Thanks Jen. You won't have much to explore yet...Thanks Jen. You won't have much to explore yet, I'm only just getting the hang of this, but I hope to be able to fill it in regularly.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-52135681247751876262010-05-18T14:36:10.769+02:002010-05-18T14:36:10.769+02:00Hi Sarah, your blog looks inviting and the blog li...Hi Sarah, your blog looks inviting and the blog list interesting, too. Must explore further. As for age - you truly never feel older than twenty something, not really. Only on bad days maybe, when the world seems against you, or when a parent dies. Then you know you're next in line, but really, you still only feel, well, maybe thirty now. Writing about younger people who have knees that don&#Jen Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628305777383099281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-21869922149145924732010-05-18T13:54:45.058+02:002010-05-18T13:54:45.058+02:00Hi Jayne!
Actually that is quite an organized syst...Hi Jayne!<br />Actually that is quite an organized system. I'd never thought of doing it, but I might give it a try.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-74984273056885294962010-05-18T13:49:53.892+02:002010-05-18T13:49:53.892+02:00Hello Sarah - glad you have made it from twitter t...Hello Sarah - glad you have made it from twitter to blogger! :)<br /><br />One thing I absolutely love when starting a story is creating an Age Plan of all my characters. This basically documents their lives from beginning to end and how old they all are in relation to each other at any given moment. I've always done it... must be a bit weird like that. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476401392603475533.post-53206079316301941102010-05-18T13:06:19.105+02:002010-05-18T13:06:19.105+02:00Lesley, did you choose that age for your character...Lesley, did you choose that age for your character, Libby Sarjeant, for any specific reason? Or did you simply feel comfortable with it? Your main character fits in perfectly with her age.Sarah Callejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170538674915115980noreply@blogger.com