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Oct 10, 2021 at 8:54am
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Re: Does This Count as Prep?
Shaye Character descriptions are tricky things to write. The key thing is when you introduce a character is to mention one or two stand-out features e.g bushy eyebrows and a gruff voice, or rake-thin with sticking-out ears and just add other relevant details as the action progresses - if they're tall then show them ducking to go through a door, or if short show them straining to reach something high up etc. That way you can avoid stopping the story every time a new character appears. *Smile*


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