Saturday, February 20

FSTI Practice [Post #6]

From chapter 7, page 80, practice number 1.

1. Try some thumbnail sketches--one- or two-line descriptions of people you observe. Try to reveal something about character by focusing on physical details, speech, or actions.

She slouched into the couch, curled into the warmth of the blanket and fast asleep. The T.V. blared soundlessly across from her.

She leaned closer to the screen of her computer, eyes narrowing into focus. Minutes pass and she was still attentive.

His fingers dance across the metals, playing with each part and trying to piece them together. He sticks his tongue out in concentration, pushes up his glasses, and continues to work.

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