Too Many Ideas - Posts Tagged ‘Writing’
Characters on the Couch (Part 11)
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 10). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). The Magician Archetype “It can happen. ” Magicians seek knowledge so that they can make dreams come true. They are mediators and visionaries seeking win-win outcomes where no one loses out. The […]
Characters on the Couch (Part 10)
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 9). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). The Outlaw Archetype “Rules are meant to be broken.” Outlaws seek revenge and revolution. They want to bring about the destruction of what is working. Their tactics are disruption, shock and outrage. […]
Characters on the Couch (Part 9)
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 8). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). Leaving a Thumb Print on the World The Hero Archetype "Where there’s a will there’s a way." The hero’s core desire is to act courageously. With heroes it’s all about winning and […]
Characters on the Couch (Part 8)
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006The Lover Archetype This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 7). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). "I only have eyes for you." Lovers are evangelical in their promotion and focus on relationships, sensuality and pleasure. They hold truthfulness and commitment dear. Harmonious relationships and emotional […]
Bank Holiday BBQ
Sunday, August 27th, 2006Back from visiting friends for a BBQ yesterday. Weather held off except for one shower. Great to catch up with friends scattered across the country. Did some writing on the train. Not a huge amount but enough to feel like current WIPs are still moving. Wiped out so I’m going to get an early night.
Characters on the Couch (Part 7)
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006The Regular Guy/Gal Archetype This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 6). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). "All men and women are equal." Regular Guys and Gals have a strong need to belong. They are realistic, practical and empathetic. They are good at making connections […]
Characters on the Couch (Part 6)
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006No one can be isolated or an Island The Jester Archetype This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 5). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). “If I can’t dance I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” Jesters joyfully live for the moment. They don’t […]
Characters on the Couch (Part 5)
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006The Care Giver Archetype This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 4). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Care Givers are unselfish, ethical providers of protection who do things for others. They are compassionate saints and helpers. They are healers of […]
Characters on the Couch (Part 4)
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006The Creator Archetype This Follows on from: Characters on the Couch (Part 3). The first part can be found at: Characters on the Couch (Part 1). "If it can be imagined, it can be created" These characters have artistic vision and focus on creativity and the imagination. They seek to innovate and craft something new. […]
Serious and Organised Revisited
Saturday, July 29th, 2006I’ve been revisiting my notes for Serious and Organised after enough time for the ideas to mature a little more. After a bit of editing to cut fluff I got down to writing a background to go with it drawing on the classic 70s and 80s cop shows for inspiration. A bit more polishing and […]