Writing on Yik Yak | Idk why but unless it’s important to the plot, or the character’s perspective, I don’t describe a lot of my characters visually now that I think about it.

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Writing 16w

Idk why but unless it’s important to the plot, or the character’s perspective, I don’t describe a lot of my characters visually now that I think about it.

Anonymous 16w

Ngl I like that, perceiving the character more than absolutely necessary takes me out of visualizing everything else

Anonymous 13w

I can’t seem to find ways to fit it in and have it be relevant and a natural flow

Anonymous

#1 16w

I mean I’ll describe like “shaggy hair” but I might not say if the hair is blonde or brown unless I really feel like it fits with what I’m writing. Tbf I’ve only written short stories. When I move to longer works I might get more specific. I’ll have to see what happens 🤷🏼‍♀️

Anonymous

OP 16w

Yeah this is the perfect level of detail imo

Anonymous

#1 16w

Only so many times I can read about someone’s stormy blue eyes and sandy blonde hair before I want to throw up

Anonymous

#1 16w

Yeah exactly. If I’m gonna specify I’m gonna try to be more basic. “Deep blue” “hazel brown” “yellowish gold” is honestly enough. Less is more. Especially with a narrator that’s in the story who might lack the words for specificity

Anonymous

#2 13w

Exactly it feels so disruptive and unnatural to me

Anonymous

OP 13w

How necessary is it really? Maybe reread some books you like that have a similar perspective/plot/style and see how/what they do?

Anonymous

#2 13w

I think it’s that more y/a has more forward descriptions whereas adult fiction described people less literally and more in relation to other things if that makes sense

Anonymous

OP 13w

Which do you want to write?