A tangible visualization of my characters and settings is conducive to their interpretation. “Casting” or choosing the actors to fill the characters’ roles and determining the backdrop for my stories before sitting down to write my book compels me to write better. A photo representation of my characters, the locales, down to the home where the story takes place, allows me to become closer and personal with my writing.

Once I’ve outlined the storyline and locales where it will take place, I chart the names and a description of the characters, pets, and backdrop in a

A tangible visualization of my characters and settings is conducive to their interpretation. “Casting” or choosing the actors to fill the characters’ roles and determining the backdrop for my stories before sitting down to write my book compels me to write better. A photo representation of my characters, the locales, down to the home where the story takes place, allows me to become closer and personal with my writing.

Once I’ve outlined the storyline and locales where it will take place, I chart the names and a description of the characters, pets, and backdrop in a CHARACTER FILE. Next step is “casting.” A Google Image search to match images to the characters, pets, and setting completes the task. This is time-consuming but worthwhile. The visual allows me to chart a more detailed description and their personalities. It forms a closer connection and brings my characters to life. 

Another benefit of “casting” is it makes it easier to remember the players in my book. For The Blind Woman, the image of the woman I ultimately chose for Celeste Taylor matched the initial description of the woman I visualized. In my mind, Celeste had long-lashed green eyes, chestnut hair, and a petal-smooth complexion. For The Determined Woman, the photo I selected for Antonio Santini was that of a man with unruly jet black curls that flowed to shoulder length. For Bear, Francesca’s dog in The Guilty Woman, I selected a picture of a furry Yorkshire terrier. The sprawling estate used as the locale for The Unfaithful Woman I uncovered while searching through real estate listings. 

The visualization of each made it easier to write about them, maintain consistency when describing them throughout the story, and, I believe, made it a more relatable read for the reader. 

. Next step is “casting.” A Google Image search to match images to the characters, pets, and setting completes the task. This is time-consuming but worthwhile. The visual allows me to chart a more detailed description and their personalities. It forms a closer connection and brings my characters to life. 

Another benefit of “casting” is it makes it easier to remember the players in my book. For The Blind Woman, the image of the woman I ultimately chose for Celeste Taylor matched the initial description of the woman I visualized. In my mind, Celeste had long-lashed green eyes, chestnut hair, and a petal-smooth complexion. For The Determined Woman, the photo I selected for Antonio Santini was that of a man with unruly jet-black curls that flowed to shoulder length. For Bear, Francesca’s dog in The Guilty Woman, I selected a picture of a furry Yorkshire terrier. The sprawling estate used as the locale for The Unfaithful Woman I uncovered while searching through real estate listings. 

The visualization of each made it easier to write about them, maintain consistency when describing them throughout the story, and, I believe, made it a more relatable read for the reader. 

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