4 Reasons Your Protagonist’s Blue Eyes Don’t Matter
It’s not that appearances aren’t important…
Character descriptions can be a great way to form your reader’s first impressions. We all make snap judgements of a person based on their looks, whether or not we should. But, if that’s the case, why are your protagonist’s blue eyes, shoulder-length blonde hair, and lean figure meaningless to your story?
Well, they tell you nothing about that character as a person. Are they shy or are they confident? How do they stand out from those around them? What do they make others feel? Above all, what traits do your readers need to know, and what’s just extraneous fluff?
