Even though it’s frowned upon to push your WIP as the next big blockbuster film waiting to happen, admit it, you’ve thought about it. Imagine what it’d be like seeing your characters grace the silver screen. I bet you could imagine a couple actors or actresses to fill the shoes of your characters. Well, my friend Alexis and I have some good news for you. Your story has just been adapted for the big screen, and you, humble author, get to cast it! Introducing The Now Starring... Blogfest! Have your cast list ready to share with the Blogiverse by April 25th, 2011. The premise is simple:
1. Choose 4-6 of your lead characters.
2. Let us know a little bit about what each of your characters looks like.
3. Then, pick any actor or actress, they’re all at your disposal.
4. Finally, apart from their appearance, what about this particular performer makes you think they’ll do your baby justice. What’s that special something that makes them perfect for the part? Their attitude? The way the walk? Their voice? Let us know.
To join all you need to do is comment on this post letting us know your in, and also sign up using the Mr. Linky below. Be sure to spread the word, too! We want everyone's book to get perfectly cast so Blog about it, Tweet it, Facebook it, spread fliers around your neighborhood, or all of the above. Here's a button you can post on your blog to help get the word out.
But wait, there's more. Alexis and I have plumbed the vast depths of King Soloman's treasures and emerged with a couple Fabulous Prizes. Which include a box of Magnetic Poetry for Book Lovers, and a thing you can scribble on in the shower. The winners will be chosen randomly, thanks to (appropriately) Random.org. But the real prize is by having a little fun while getting to know your fellow bloggers' characters a little better. Now, there's no wrong way to format it, so whatever works best for you is just right, but...
You may want to format your post like this:
Character's Name:
Character's Description:
Why You Cast This Actor:
Mr. Linky is below!
Ooops something strange happened to my other comment. This is so FUN--but what is the date of the blogfest (it'll help me decide what to do)?
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I knew I forgot something vital. Thanks for pointing this out Christina. The date for the blogfest is April 25th, 2011
ReplyDeleteI came by to say hello fellow crusader. I'll think about this blogfet but I'm not sure...
ReplyDeleteDenise:)
I have your blogfest posted on my blogfest tab- sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteOoh! This sounds fun:) And, heehee, I've already cast one of my WIPs but the one I'm currently working on has yet to be cast:(
ReplyDeleteLove the title of your blog! See you around the crusades;-)
This is a great idea, but I have no idea who I would cast as my characters...I think I would want unknown talent :)
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Hi Lindz! Thanks for stopping by my blog--yours is so pretty! Love the idea of making your book into a movie cast, but I'm not sure enough about my WIP to participate yet. It'll be a ton of fun reading the participant's posts, though :)
ReplyDeleteAdded to my list!
ReplyDeleteBTW I already have cast my story...hope Amy Adams is available...
I have to confess, after I dream up a character, I hunt for their look-a-likes in magazines, so I have a visual when they walk on scene. I don't know half the cut-outs I have; models, actors, but most are pretty hot.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to research see... Thanks for the fun idea.
Fun idea for a blogfest. I already cast my story too, it helps me stay consistent in physical descriptions.
ReplyDeleteI'm putting together my entry now. :)
Erin- Thanks for signing up! I can't wait to see your cast!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in! I do this already--cut out pictures of who I think my characters look like. For visualization purposes. Not creepy purposes).
ReplyDeleteI found you on the crusader search and now I'm a follower. Added you to my blogroll too so people can learn about this blogfest.
Nice to meet ya, crusader.
What a great idea! I'll join if I can figure out a way to make it work for the letter U, since I'm also doing the A to Z challenge in April. :)
ReplyDeleteoh my--this sounds like so much fun! id have to loved to join it--except ill be on a blogging break in april thanks to *cough* exams *cough*
ReplyDeleteoh well! :(
Really looking forward to this! Started planning already :)
ReplyDeleteDon't know where my comment went - I left one I swear!
ReplyDeleteI've more or less known who would play my characters from the word go.
You're on my list and I'm SOOO in!!
ReplyDeleteI've joined but will be doing my own twist and starting it now :) So you don't need to include me in the prize draw but I am really looking forward to seeing everyone's entry's!
ReplyDeleteNicole- Excellent! Make the blogfest work for ya'. I'm intrigue to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteI'm in. This is my first time.
ReplyDeleteNice! I'm in :-)
ReplyDeleteI've got my four character's cast already.
ReplyDeleteDebra- That's awesome! I have my main 5 characters cast as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be so exciting!
This is perfect because I often do this with my WIP anyway! What fun!
ReplyDeleteThe Linky is not working anymore, can we still take part?
ReplyDeleteI am game!! Joined now!! Will let you know about my characters soon!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very fun! Looking forward to everyone's entries. Thanks for hosting this one.
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome...hope I'm not too late to enter.
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