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LAThe fastest way to write *forgettable* characters? 👀
Describe them like this:
❌ “She has blue eyes and blonde hair.”
Yes, these details can be important to weave in, but on their own, they don’t make readers or agents *feel* anything.
If you want characters readers will remember long after they close the book, you need to go deeper.
The magic is in the *specific* details—the kind that make your characters feel like real people.
Like…
😳 An embarrassing memory they still cringe about
→ “Alex hasn’t stepped foot in that hallway since 11th grade when he accidentally called Mr. Thompson “Mom” and the entire class lost it for a week straight.”
😢 The last time they cried (and why)
→ “The second the father-daughter dance started, the tears hit—quiet, uninvited, and all about the dance Emma knew she’d never have with the father she’d never see again.”
😁 What attracts them to someone (and what immediately turns them off)
→ “Liam always notices the quiet ones, the ones who catch things others miss. But if someone talks over the waitress or scrolls during a conversation? He’s already out.”
Want help bringing that layer of depth to your book?
Drop KNOWMYCHARACTERS in the comments and I’ll send my free worksheet your way 💫
@laurenkaywrites
