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  Writing Tips: Characters - What They Wear

  Dec 27, 2024

  I came across this picture while contemplating what Writing Tip to share this time. Here are some questions I asked myself when I saw it: Where is she from? Why is she wearing so much gold paint and tattoos? Are they permanent tattoos or temporary? Why is she wearing such an ornate necklace? Is she wearing earrings? And on the list went.
  
  Are you inspired by pictures? Is what someone is wearing important to a story? Yes, to both for me. But what about you? Did you know clothes can reveal time era? Or setting? They can even reveal a character's personality! Or her station in her community.
  
  For me, this young lady might be a princess about to celebrate a special birthday. She probably lives in the desert and just escaped the palace for a few minutes of peace ... or to ride a giant desert lizard and get some wind whipping through her hair. Now it's your turn - what do you see? Why is she dressed the way she is? How can this kind of thinking be applied to your current story?

  Hope you enjoyed this month's Writing Tip!

  Tags: characters, writing tips, What Characters Wear, Characters and What They Wear

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