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Writing 101: How to Show, Not Tell (Part Two)

August 8, 2008

Writing 101: How to Show, Not Tell (Part Two)

August 8, 2008

Today, we’re continuing our discussion of show-don’t-tell so we can learn how to find the telling in our work and show those passages instead. (For information on what showing and…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Impatience

August 7, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Impatience

August 7, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Anticipation

July 31, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Anticipation

July 31, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic

July 24, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Panic

July 24, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Annoyance

July 17, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Annoyance

July 17, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Frustration

July 10, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Frustration

July 10, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Humility/Meekness

July 3, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Humility/Meekness

July 3, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Amusement

June 26, 2008

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Amusement

June 26, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Curiosity

June 19, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Curiosity

June 19, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Smugness

June 12, 2008

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Emotion Thesaurus Entry: Smugness

June 12, 2008

When it comes to emotion, sometimes we need a brainstorming nudge. After all, each character will express their feelings differently depending on their personality, emotional range, and comfort zone. We…

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