I’ve been reading about developing characters. It seems that I can’t just describe a person but have to find some special way to write about a particular character that makes him or her stand out as different. I’ve been trying to describe my mother-in-law. She had a large bone structure, taller than her husband, extremely heavy, wispy hair, corner of her mouth turned down, loud voice. None of that makes her different. So-o-o I’ve closed my eyes and tried to picture her. It seems that the one thing that stands out to me when I do that is her hands. Now I have to think of a way to write about her hands that would make her unique to a reader and still give a visual picture of her.
This is going to be a problem. Any thoughts?
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Sue, I applaud your efforts and know that writing a memoir is both challenging and rewarding. In regard to your mother-in-law, she indeed had large hands and I will be interested to read where your description of her hands leads your readers. Everything about her was large. You could say that she filled a doorway and over powered a room, as well. Good luck in your endeavor. Althea
Yes, Althea, I did get your comment. Marie says the one thing she would pick out about her mother is that she was always so loud. That’s a definite but I don’t know if it’s different. Also, I’ve been having tons of problems with the internet and spent half of yesterday on the phone with Time Warner trying to work things out. I don’t know if it’s right yet. Thanks for your comment. Let me know if you get this. Also, I’m not sure if readers can see the comments or not. I have to find out about that.
Sue, I did get your comment and yes, your readers can read all the comments that are posted. Althea
Oh my….you and Gladys again. Hands may be a more neutral territory
And you could put your good looking runner tonight in the “Wishful Thinkin” chapter!!
Margi