There just weren't enough hours in my days during the month of March. Writing was relegated to the backseat, and the blog has been on hiatus.
It will be up and running on April 1 for the A to Z Challenge. If you're new here, pertinent info and links can be found at Jumping Into the A To Z Challenge.
In the meantime, here's a teaser related to my theme.
Introverts are snobs. Extroverts are bossy loud-mouths. Introverts are great listeners. Extroverts are happier. Everyone is either a complete introvert or extrovert. All of these are true. None of these are true.
None of these are entirely true. Brain imaging studies do show that introverts and extroverts process some information and external stimuli differently. Introverts seem to use more information processing regions; they may require more solitude and reflection time to problem solve and decide on courses of action. Extroverts tend to be expressive and comfortable in social situations and appear energetic; but this does not necessarily mean that they are happier or better adjusted than introverts. People generally lean toward one particular end of the spectrum, but it's rare for anyone to be at one extreme or the other 100% of the time.
When crafting a character for a story, do you give any thought as to whether he/she is an introvert or an extrovert? How would you describe your own personality?
Take a quiz here
Interesting post Li - not sure what banner I come under ^_^ and I have to admit I haven't even thought about whether a character is introvert or extrovert - I just write them and they turn out as they are ^_^
ReplyDeleteAh, you're a pantser. :-) Some characters I write as they come to me, but others I get stuck on - I put them in a situation and then I'm not sure about the dialogue or action. So I have to put some thought into it. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteNoooo... the internet ate my comment. T___T Too long to repost (sorry!). In short, I am 1/2 and 1/2, according to the quiz (which I expected), and I usually build my characters' personalities through the psychological ramifications of the life they've led (so, leaning heavy on the nurture end of the Nature VS. Nurture argument.
ReplyDeleteAlex Hurst, fantasy author in Japan, participating in Blogging A-Z April Challenge.
LOL I know that pain, Alex. There must be millions of comments floating around somewhere in the ether!
DeleteGlad you mentioned nature and nurture - that happens to be part of a future post :-)
I'm just a smidgen over on the introvert side; took a test like this awhile ago, and I felt ti was pretty accurate
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your posts.
I'm skewed wildly to the introvert side. :-)
DeleteGlad you're aboard for the A to Z!
I'm quite heavily introverted. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't really thought about my character's introversion/extroversion. Good point to ponder!
anna
Deeply Shallow
Me too :-) I'd never thought too much about psychological aspects of my characters either. Looking over some of my older work, I find that I can't always tell whether a character is an introvert or an extrovert. And that tells me that the character lacks necessary depth.
DeleteI'm an introvert. Aren't most writers? I'd rather listen than talk. I'd rather watch than participate. Not ideal. but that's me.
ReplyDeleteI'm not in the A-Z thank goodness Li, but I hope to visit many of my favourite bloggers during this time.
Sounds interesting. I'm always looking for story ideas and characters fascinate me, so I'll be dropping in on you.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love this! Looking forward to your posts! :)
ReplyDelete(dropping in from the A to Z challenge :D)