Character Quote by Pat Pattison

“What is the character trying to say? Why? Be as specific as you can, using sense images that evoke something about the character. Try using the character's senses, even if the character is you.” quote by Pat Pattison — Download Open image

“What is the character trying to say? Why? Be as specific as you can, using sense images that evoke something about the character. Try using the character's senses, even if the character is you.”

Pat Pattison

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