Birthmarks (Appearance Question 1 of 10)

So lately I've been working on a new writing project and dealing with all the basics: What's my plot? Who's my main character? Who makes up my supporting cast?

Some people can think up a character with unique characteristics and history on the spot, but I'm not one of those people. In the interest of getting my own creative juices running and adding depth to my protagonist, I've been coming up with a bunch of questions to ask myself about my characters. Typically when I think appearance I think Height, Hair Color, Eye color, Facial hair, Build, etc...

Here's a few others . . .

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Birthmarks 

(Appearance Question 1 of 10)

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Does He/She have one?

Not everyone has a birth mark, but I've never met someone who didn't know.

If yes, where is it? How big is it? What color: Red, Brown, Purple? Is it raised or flat?

 Do they like the mark or do they they try to hide it?

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Is that awkward hairstyle or constant long sleeves hiding something or does he/she wear the mark with pride and fondness?

Finally, I would add moles and freckles under the heading of birthmarks. Does he/she have an awkward mole? Freckles they love or hate?

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Lets humanize our characters. Thoughts?  

Writing Research - Forgiveness

This weeks emotion is Forgiveness. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Forgiveness?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is forgiving?

What do they do that indicates they are forgiving?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Forgiveness that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Apathy

This weeks emotion is Apathy. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Apathy?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is apathetic?

What do they do that indicates they are apathetic?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Apathy that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Contentment

This weeks emotion is Contentment. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Contentment?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Content?

What do they do that indicates they are Content?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Contentment that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Despair

This weeks emotion is Despair. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Despair?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Despairing?

What do they do that indicates they are feeling Despair?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Despair that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Sadness (2)

This weeks emotion is Sadness. 

What is the most unusual thing you've seen a sad person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with sadness?

Writing Research - Sadness

This weeks emotion is Sadness. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Sadness?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Sad?

What do they do that indicates they are Sad?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Sadness that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Loneliness

This weeks emotion is Loneliness. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Loneliness?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Lonely?

What do they do that indicates they are Lonely?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Loneliness that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Sympathy

This weeks emotion is Sympathy. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Sympathy?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Sympathetic?

What do they do that indicates they are Sympathetic?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Sympathy that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Revenge

This weeks emotion is Revenge. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Revenge?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Vengeful?

What do they do that indicates they are Vengeful?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Revenge that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Fear

This weeks emotion is fear. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with fear?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is fearful?

What do they do that indicates they are fearful?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to fear that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Panic

This weeks emotion is Panic. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Panic?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is panicked?

What do they do that indicates they are panicked?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Panic that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Angst

This weeks emotion is Angst. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Angst?

Here are some prompting questions.

What do people do that indicates the feeling of angst?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to angst that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Contempt

This weeks emotion is Contempt. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Contempt?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is feeling Contempt?

What do they do that indicates they are feeling Contempt?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Contempt that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Anticipation

This weeks emotion is Anticipation. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Anticipation?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is anticipating?

What do they do that indicates they are anticipating?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Anticipation that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Awe

This weeks emotion is Awe. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Awe?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is feeling Awe?

What do they do that indicates they are Awed?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Awe that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Disgust

This weeks emotion is Disgust. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Disgust?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Disgusted?

What do they do that indicates they are Disgusted?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Disgust that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Boredom

This weeks emotion is Boredom. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Boredom?

Here are some prompting questions:

How do you know someone is Bored?

What do they do that indicates they are Bored?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Boredom that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Annoyance

This weeks emotion is Annoyance. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Annoyance?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Annoyed?

What do they do that indicates they are Annoyed?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Annoyance that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Frustration

This weeks emotion is Frustration. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Frustration?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is Frustrated?

What do they do that indicates they are Frustrated?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Frustration that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!