and I also wanted to recommend

[ellenkushner]

Justine Larbalestier's latest writing post on how to create fictional characters.

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[yaoi-in-exile.livejournal.com]

That *is* nifty. I was just skimming an article by a certain fab comic artist, Kelly Turnbull, that hits some similar points a-la depth: http://coelasquid.blogspot.com/2009/01/things-to-consider-dont-lose-character.html

[badgerthorazine.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That was wonderful! Mayhaps I'll even get to put these ideas into work today. It depends on when I finish reading email. ;-) Fun to hear you're up this way! Give a call if y'all want to!