Putting a “face on your characters can make them easier to describe and write about. Some writers cut pictures from magazine or catalogs. You can also find pictures of people on the Internet. If your character is non-human, you can likely find a suitable image to represent him/her/it.
Google is one of the most popular search engines, so much so that “Googling” has become synonymous with “searching the Internet.” Here’s how to “Google” your character:
On the main Google search page select “images”, then type your character’s name in the search bar. Review the results and select the picture that best reflects how you imagine 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 keyword such as castle, hillside, river, autumn trees, etc.
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Hi Jeanne, Just thought I’d stop by and check out your web page. You offer a lot of great suggestions here, and I hope more people find you and take advantage of what you’re offering.
Penny, thanks for the kind words. See ya around the ‘net.