Muse Food – Crowns And Going On A Head
Our heads are focal points. They are the highest part of our bodies. Gazes are drawn there first.
So what our characters have on their heads, if anything at all, is important.
This is why writers often mention hair color early in the character’s description. It is one of the first things other beings notice.
And it is why Royalty wear crowns. And new grads wear graduation caps. And birthday girls often wear elaborate hats.
Hats, helmets, other headwear can serve other important purposes also – like protecting our fragile skulls or sealing in breathable air or keeping the rain off our faces.
What is on your character’s head?
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Muse Food – Bison And The Unexpected
If there was a bison background character in one of my stories crafted for North American readers, I would likely merely mention there was a bison. I might call him majestic or large or hairy. But I wouldn’t go into much detail.
If I was describing THIS bison, I would likely devote some space to describing his horns.
Why?
Because they aren’t typical for a bison. They aren’t ‘normal.’
And because they aren’t normal or expected, they stand out and they warrant mentioning.
Mention the unexpected in your stories, especially if that unexpected detail is important to the plot or character development.
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