Did your character’s parent read out loud to them as a child?
If they did–or if they didn’t–how did that change them? What was their favorite book?
Write a brief scene where they tell someone about that. What happens as a result?
Although it might seem challenging, describing a setting as a character can enhance storytelling. By engaging the senses, Ann Garvin says, writers can bring the setting to life, resonating with readers and enriching the narrative.
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