tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599441.post2885289693553444048..comments2024-03-28T01:11:53.559-07:00Comments on Electric Spec Editor Blog: physical description and povlesleylsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872977902924014581noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599441.post-4597246054383445762008-05-17T15:19:00.000-07:002008-05-17T15:19:00.000-07:00Agreed, Lesley. The internal characteristics of th...Agreed, Lesley. The internal characteristics of the pov character are the most important aspect. It is possible to get in the pov character's physical description, but many newer short story writers do it in a ham-handed way, such as looking in the mirror. Running fingers through hair is a particular pet peeve of mine. In fact, I rarely care about the color of any character's eyes or hair. Give me too much of that, and you are likely go get a "pass" from me.David E. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562347731539228314noreply@blogger.com