A.R. Simmons
I start with a general idea of their physical appearance and manner. I begin with people I know, and then I modify them, usually exaggerating their characteristics. After several scenes, I know what they look like, how they sound, and the way they are likely to behave in a given situation. My characters flesh themselves out and become quite real to me.
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