tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post4156053348076309391..comments2023-07-18T04:32:44.951-04:00Comments on The Thrill Begins: Tweeting in characterCathyPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04671747592743029540noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-86461282157489849762009-08-16T15:56:10.574-04:002009-08-16T15:56:10.574-04:00I'll keep you posted. So far, it's actuall...I'll keep you posted. So far, it's actually helping me stay in that character mindframe while writing the second book.Jeannie Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410598946310588193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-46375436856864150352009-08-16T12:24:10.995-04:002009-08-16T12:24:10.995-04:00Thanks, everyone. And Jeannie, that sounds like so...Thanks, everyone. And Jeannie, that sounds like some very clever stuff you're up to - let us know how it goes!Jeremy Dunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442728222534667107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-7441405371039132442009-08-15T19:00:06.669-04:002009-08-15T19:00:06.669-04:00I'm completely impressed. What a well-researc...I'm completely impressed. What a well-researched, well-thought-out, clever idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621456133569017574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-6246099615400457732009-08-15T18:53:03.261-04:002009-08-15T18:53:03.261-04:00How clever you are, Jeremy--Dickens in miniature! ...How clever you are, Jeremy--Dickens in miniature! I admit that Paul Dark is tailing me--and he's being very clever about it, too. <br /><br />You're making me wonder if I should do something like this, too, even though I don't write a series. <br /><br />And Jeannie--I love that you are pushing the envelope like that, and having your characters interact on the Tweet Stage. I am certain Blood Law is going to be a major success.Carla Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362363128968200860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011399615565681742.post-50384509818732374742009-08-15T16:37:12.069-04:002009-08-15T16:37:12.069-04:00Great article, Jeremy! Thanks so much for sharing ...Great article, Jeremy! Thanks so much for sharing both your and Paul Dark's experiences on Twitter.<br /><br />Although didn't know about Joe Finder's character or the others you mentioned, some other authors I follow and of whom I've been a long time fan have done this for some of their characters. It seems this is becoming a popular trend, which I think can certainly enhance the reader's experiences in the worlds we create for our characters. <br /><br />Having said that, I tweet in character also but have taken a different approach. I set up accounts for the two main characters in my debut novel, BLOOD LAW, and have them interacting with one another from time to time as though they were real people. I don't delve into the events of the book, although I may hint at them or refer to another character in passing. Since the main characters are in a rather complicated romantic entanglement, it can be a challenge to stay within the boundaries of their established relationship. But it's a challenge I enjoy and am having fun with it.<br /><br />Another challenge, as you mentioned, is the 140 character limit on the tweets. I don't find this as much of a challenge as some character "tweeters" may since my characters are contemporary, and I treat their tweets as dialogue. As I said, I'm having fun with it and have already gained some early support for the novel, which is wonderful considering it isn't due to be released until next summer.<br /><br />Thanks again, Jeremy, for the great article. I hope to see more of Paul Dark in the future, both on Twitter and in the bookstores. :)Jeannie Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410598946310588193noreply@blogger.com