" When describing people, stay away from hair and eye color, as well as height and
weight. Many writers make the mistake of describing their characters like the
people in a police blotter. Think, instead, about the way you might describe your
friends. Do you know the height and weight of your friends? Do you ever think
about their eye color? These features are not as interesting as other, more complex
descriptors. Consider your characters' gestures, the shape of their facial features,
their gait, their dimples, their scars, the way they laugh, the quality of their teeth,
their stance, their fashion sense, their odor, their vocal tone, and so on. "
weight. Many writers make the mistake of describing their characters like the
people in a police blotter. Think, instead, about the way you might describe your
friends. Do you know the height and weight of your friends? Do you ever think
about their eye color? These features are not as interesting as other, more complex
descriptors. Consider your characters' gestures, the shape of their facial features,
their gait, their dimples, their scars, the way they laugh, the quality of their teeth,
their stance, their fashion sense, their odor, their vocal tone, and so on. "
~ Abby Geni
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