questions

Ok here are some of my questions.....


1. what are some good ways to introduce a new character, so that it fits fluintly with the story when you talk about the way they look and such?

2. what would be a good way to write about a monster attacking you? So that you can show the fear to the readers and that they can feel it too?


I will add more questions.



(YOu can give flat out answeres or exsamples, or both.)

I can only really answer to number 1, as I'm not too sure about number 2 ..

How I always introduce readers to characters is to start off the chapter with them in by having them doing something as that fits into my character's personality. I then add in subtle descriptions of that character. If none of that made any sense, I'll show you what I mean ...

“Come on Rosaline, we’re going to be late!” Rosetta called up the staircase to her twin sister, who as always was running late.

“All right, all right, I’m coming!” Rosaline replied. Following which, she appeared at the top of the staircase and gave a little twirl, her blue eyes alight with excitement.

She bounded down the stairs and looked intently into her sister’s face.

“Do you like the dress?” Rosaline asked, sliding her hands down the sides of her backless, blue satin dress nervously, which showed off just the right amount of her soft, ivory skin and hugged her petite frame to perfection.

Rosetta looked critically at the outfit her twin sister had put together for tonight. Pushing her short blonde hair from her eyes, she motioned for Rosaline to give a slow spin.

Rosaline had put a lot of effort into her appearance tonight, she could tell. Her sparkling blue eyes were framed with thick lashes – courtesy of her new, and very expensive, mascara – and subtle eyeliner and eyeshadow had been applied expertly to draw attention to her almond shaped eyes. As Rosaline turned round, Rosetta could now see why Rosaline had spent so long in the hairdresser’s. Her usual shoulder length blonde curls were placed in an elegant chignon on the back of her head, which framed her face and softened her features, making her even more stunning than usual.

“How long did it take the hairdressers to do this?” Rosetta teased, toying lightly with the few stray curls that were laid carefully upon the back of her neck.

Rosaline had now taken a full turn and was looking nervously at her sister, an impatient expression creasing the skin between her eyebrows, her button nose scrunched up slightly in anticipation.

This is the beginning of the first chapter to one of my working projects, and in it I've described Rosaline, whilst she's doing something that fits into her personality: she's always late and very excitable. I've also added in Rosetta as well: her short hair & calm persona.

I hope that helps

--Lucyy xx

ooooo Nice! I really like that description of a character. It really flowed with the story, not chopping it up at all! Great! thanks so much for the help.

If you would like to show fear, describe what the character is thinking. Describe how they perceive everything around them. If possible, show the reader how they think before the attack and then what they think during. Describe the environment and how the monster interacts with it. Admittedly, I don't do that very well but anyway, I think I can get an example from a friend. I'll have to contact her but I might be able to get it soon.