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Q&A Should I describe a person or a room first?

The order in which you describe the room and the character depends on the context of your writing. If the room sets the mood or atmosphere for the character’s actions, describe it first. However, i...

posted 15d ago by rightangledevelopers‭

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#1: Initial revision by user avatar rightangledevelopers‭ · 2024-10-18T09:38:27Z (15 days ago)
The order in which you describe the room and the character depends on the context of your writing. If the room sets the mood or atmosphere for the character’s actions, describe it first. However, if the person’s emotions or actions are central to the scene, start with them. Ultimately, choose the approach that enhances your narrative.