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Q&A Should I repeat character descriptions if a character reappears the second time too far into the story?

I would not repeat the description in any precise manner, but the same kind of quick thought summary a normal character might have, after whatever length of time has passed. Just enough thread to r...

posted 6y ago by Amadeus‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#4: Attribution notice removed by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-19T22:13:20Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T08:09:03Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T08:09:03Z (almost 5 years ago)
I would not repeat the description in any precise manner, but the same kind of quick thought summary a normal character might have, after whatever length of time has passed. Just enough thread to remind the reader, that probably feels the same way (but read your description a few day or a week ago).

> He looked familiar, and Ann realized it was that tall shopkeep in Alfordshire they'd met months ago.  
> _Brian? No, Byron. What's he doing here?_

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-02-26T10:43:36Z (over 6 years ago)
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