107 Character Mannerisms For Writers

Character Mannerisms For Writers

The best characters show rather than tell the kinds of people they are. 

That’s where character mannerisms come in; they connect storytelling imagery and actions to each character, often without the need for extra dialogue. 

Each character’s mannerisms can be a mix of expected and surprising elements.

The purpose of the list below is to get you thinking of ways to make your characters more real and more interesting to your readers. 

Let’s dive in!

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