We’re all tired of characters like the young man in his twenties with the jet black hair, emerald green eyes, and chiseled jaw.
Even if a character looks like that, there are ways to make him more surprising and unforgettable.
On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll break down 3 techniques to write descriptions that make characters leap off the page.
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On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore:
- Common description pitfalls
- How to avoid generic descriptions that could apply to anybody
- How to blend character description into your story’s action
- How to make even the most ordinary looking character fascinating
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Episode 38: How to Create Characters Readers Care About