{discover.play.build.} "hands" list
I was reading b.’s blog, Live…Write…Teach…, and was reminded of making a hand list. I first saw this strategy in Penny Kittle & Don Grave’s Inside Writing. I’m glad b. reminded us of it. Read her post and then make your own (or one for a character, which is what I did).
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What do your character’s hands touch? |
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Nice, Ruth!!!! Love it :).
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Thanks for the mention above! I'm glad the idea roused a memory and furthered your character study…
It is interesting to think about all that the hand can tell about the character. As always, thanks for sharing a glimpse into your notebook!
Wow! What a great way to look at a character!