I know that some times it can be hard thinking of things, that your character can do. Especially when they're thinking, or talking to another character. So I present to you; with the help of pintrest, 60+ activities that your character can do inbetween events, or whilst they're thinking/talking!
1•Colouring in a book
2•Shopping for groceries
3•Working on a car or a motorbike
4•Trying on clothes – at home or in a shop
5•Taking a dog for a walk
6•Playing a board game
7•Playing a game of cards
8•Giving a dog a bath
9•Cuddling a cat
10•Feeding pets
11•Walking through a museum or art gallery
12•Knitting, sewing, needlework
13•Having a bath
14•Taking a shower
15•Cleaning up after an accident – spilt glass of wine,
16•Cleaning up after a deliberate act – smashing a photo frame, throwing a wine glass
17•Gardening – planting, weeding, cutting
18•Doing the dishes
19•Changing a baby’s nappy
20•Counting money
21•Wrapping presents
22•Buying a present for a friend or loved one
23•Preparing a meal
24•Baking
25•Setting a table
26•Looking for something
27•Browsing in a bookshop
28•Catching the bus or train
29•Decorating a room for a party
30•Packing a suitcase
31•Packing a box
32•Unpacking a suitcase
33•Unpacking a box
34•Sorting out old clothes
35•Sorting through old papers
36•Rearranging bookshelves
37•Sorting through photo albums
38•Ironing clothes
39•Getting your hair styled or coloured
40•Getting dressed or undressed
41•Putting on makeup or removing makeup
42•Dressing or undressing a child
43•Putting a child to sleep
44•Watching a child doing homework
45•Tending to a wound
46•Painting nails
47•Playing a sport
48•Going for a run
49•Hiking – alone or with somebody
50•Sharpening knives
51•Sorting medication for the week or month ahead
52•Sitting in the doctor’s waiting room
53•Making a shopping list
54•Shaving
55•Going to the gym
56•Exercising
57•Watering houseplants
58•Watching a child play
59•Saving a new contact on a phone
60•Rearranging furniture
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The BIG Book of Better Writing
De TodoWether you're new to writing or just want to improve, this book is for you! It will be filled with tips, stratagies, ideas etc. These are things I've picked up, during my experiences or things I've read/been told. Hope this helps you improve!
