LuoirM
Voidiris' enthusiast feet enjoyer.
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As an author, one of the problem I've noticed is keeping my character fresh and flesh. Either via their motives; speech patterns, characteristics. But one thing I could not seems to grasp is their appearance, or look (hair color, length, eye shape, male or female,.. etc)
Of course; the first time I have to go through and describe their appearance for the imagination of the reader is when they are first introduce into the screen and the readers could have a view of them via the narrator. But then I soon learn at a certain moment, maybe after 5 or so chapters, I have to do that over again to remind the readers and not just refer to the character as their name anymore. Maybe subtly describe how their hair flew, how their eyes brightened up so you can adds in the color and shape. Or have another character talk about it, it's just the matter of what I fear; overdo it or underdo it
So how often do I have to do that? Do you have this problem? Is it resolved by feel or is there a pattern you follow? Please help, thank you.
Of course; the first time I have to go through and describe their appearance for the imagination of the reader is when they are first introduce into the screen and the readers could have a view of them via the narrator. But then I soon learn at a certain moment, maybe after 5 or so chapters, I have to do that over again to remind the readers and not just refer to the character as their name anymore. Maybe subtly describe how their hair flew, how their eyes brightened up so you can adds in the color and shape. Or have another character talk about it, it's just the matter of what I fear; overdo it or underdo it
So how often do I have to do that? Do you have this problem? Is it resolved by feel or is there a pattern you follow? Please help, thank you.