Writing
Character Descriptions: 7 Tips for Describing Faces in Your Writing
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Aug 23, 2021 • 3 min read
A human face reveals a lot about a person. In creative writing, describing a character’s face can uncover information about who they are and how they feel. Writers can zoom in on individual features, like the eyes or mouth, or describe a face in its entirety to paint a picture of a character. Learn how to develop a character through their most telling attribute—their face.