Writer's Quick Tip
'Google' Your Character
Putting a "face" on your characters can make them
easier to describe and write about. Some writers cut out pictures from
magazines or catalogs. Or you can do an internet search for a image of your
character. Google is one of the most popular search engines, so much so that
"Googling" has become almost synonymous with "searching" on
the Internet. Here's how to
"Google" your character:
On the main Google page select
"images", then type your character's name in the search bar. Review
the results and select the picture that best reflects your character. Print out
two copies. Put one copy in the folder you've made for that character. Tape the
second copy over your desk so you can see your character when you are writing
about him or her.
You can also "Google" your setting by using a key
word such as castle, hillside, river, autumn trees, etc.
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Jeanne Vincent All Rights Reserved
