http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2009/01/the_perfect_10_4.shtml en-gb 30 Fri 25 Dec 2009 17:33:57 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2009/01/the_perfect_10_4.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2009/01/the_perfect_10_4.shtml?page=15#comment3 Everthing you say about characterisation resonates I'm sure with us writers - but it's how we create the emotion within the character. What are the tips to get us to make our characters more than two dimensional? Some suggestions maybe to:-a) observe and note catch phrases, recurring actions, ways of walking, smiling, making eye contact --b)Becoming our characters for a short time or a complete day and maybe noting down what their reactions would be .c)Place them also in different situations and ask questions about what they would do or say etc.Guidelines such as above are important as well as practice, practice,practice. Tue 13 Jan 2009 08:24:15 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2009/01/the_perfect_10_4.shtml?page=10#comment2 Thanks for new blog. I think the reason Eastenders is so successful is because their is empathy, depth and emotion to the characters. Character is plot and plot is character. I agree if you can show strong characterisation and impart alot of emotion then its much easier to write convincing dialogue. Thu 08 Jan 2009 20:33:45 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2009/01/the_perfect_10_4.shtml?page=5#comment1 i have to say the script that i'm developing at the moment - i think the story is more powered by the emotions and personalities of the characters rather than the concept. Out of the concept came characters in my mind who you could connect with on an emotional level. Wed 07 Jan 2009 00:04:20 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2009/01/the_perfect_10_4.shtml?page=0#comment0 Well, the script I've justy finished has made ME laugh, cry, love, fear, hate and hope...so le's hope the judges feel the same.Thanks for the post. As always, very informative. Tue 06 Jan 2009 17:20:39 GMT+1