Character Descriptions (assistance requested)

[redria17]

So I'm sure that this question has been asked countless times before, however I can't really find any previous threads which are in the flavor of what I'm looking for. Plus, the mobile interface is kind of lacking. At least at first glance, anyway.

I'm relatively new to this site (longtime intermittent lurker) so I apologize if this is in the wrong place, but if so just let me know and I'll try and have it moved or deleted.

With the advent of AI, I've begun trying to write out many of my ideas for erotica into story form. I'm still just starting, but I've experimented with several engines thus far and think I have a pretty good place to start. However, as I've begun to build character profiles, I find that my ability to write out their personalities, behaviors, etc. is pretty solid. Where I falter is in the physical descriptions, which I consider to be overly simple and lacking in imagery or sensory detail. If that's even the right phrase for it...

I'd like to see if anyone would be willing to work with me (preferably by email but I can post here as well) in helping me shape my writing style toward best capturing the physical descriptions of characters. Even a template would be nice, but I'd like to see how any prospective helpers would choose to describe some of my characters in their own way as well. I'm happy to learn using any approach though, really.

Thanks in advance. And once again, if this is in the wrong place (the rules seemed to be fairly broad) then I'll work to have this moved elsewhere

Thanks!

 

[Rob_Royale]

I get that you have a mental image of your character that you want to portray, but it isn't really necessary beyond a rudimentary description.

If I tell you about a beautiful curvy brunette with green eyes and lovely bikini tan lines, your imagination as a reader fills in the blanks, doesn't it?

Don't over think it.

 

[redria17]

I get that you have a mental image of your character that you want to portray, but it isn't really necessary beyond a rudimentary description.

If I tell you about a beautiful curvy brunette with green eyes and lovely bikini tan lines, your imagination as a reader fills in the blanks, doesn't it?

Don't over think it.

I totally get your point. However the issue with AI assisted writing (which, as much as I suck at writing and therefore encounter writers block a lot) is how often it forgets certain (key) details after some volume of content is generated. I've found that this isn't as much of an issue with "concrete" details supplied as a reference material, so I started trying to provide descriptions which are as comprehensive as possible.

I know it's impossible to fully describe every single aspect of a character's appearance, but I do believe that the baseline detail required for assisted writing is inherently greater than your standard writing approach.

If that makes sense, I guess.

 

[Rob_Royale]

If that makes sense, I guess.

Having a computer write your story doesn't make sense, but hey, you do you.

 

[spacekowboy]

Use adjectives.

 

[ZfrkS62]

I think there are exercises and challenges posted in the Authors Hangout board that may be able to help you develop your abilities. Using AI as a crutch won't help you develop nearly as quickly as trial and error will.