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How do I make the reader feel as if they are actually in the scene?

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Try and picture the scene in your mind. Use sensory words (relating to smell, touch, taste, sight, and hearing) to really help add dimension. Look at a picture and describe some features you like in the picture if you are stuck for ideas. Don't forget to find great adjectives in a thesaurus!

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Is the name Mckenna Liu realistic?

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Yes, the name McKenna Liu is a realistic and memorable name.

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Is the name Victor G realistic?

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Yes. Any name you come up with could be realistic in the right situation.

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How do I slip in a backstory to an audience if the character doesn't know about it?

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You could divulge the backstory through another character involved in it (or at least aware of it).

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My character wears a trench coat and a beret, should her personality fit her style?

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If she is somebody who is always true to herself, then yes. But if a personality trait is that she's trying to be what other people want her to be, then she should maybe have a personality somewhat different.

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I have a character with short brown hair, green eyes, and pale skin. She's a natural-born leader with strength and charisma. What should I name them?

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The character is a natural leader with short brown hair, green eyes, and pale skin. She exudes strength and charisma, embodying qualities that inspire others to follow her lead. Her name, Aria, reflects both her commanding presence and her ability to navigate challenges with grace and determination, making her a formidable force in any situation she encounters.

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