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So unbelievably accurate.

P.S I'm so happy to find someone who agrees that Aegon will be gentle. Is it just me, or do a lot of people seem to think Aegon would be rough in bed? I've cemented the opinion that this man would never have the heart to be too rough (unless you wanted it)

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The most tragically beautiful piece of targaryen art I've ever seen 💚

King Aegon II Targaryen and his family, circa 129 AC From Left: Otto Hightower, Aegon II Targaryen, Aemond, Daeron (in portrait), Jaehaerys, Alicent Hightower, Queen Helaena Targaryen, Maelor, Jaehaera

The Young Queen Jaehaera Targaryen with her grandmother, Alicent Hightower, circa 131 AC

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Something that I desperately need in my life is to have an edit of the one true King, Aegon II Targaryen, with this song:

If someone does that for me, they would be an angel sent from above!

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How to write emotions

How to write emotional scenes

How to show emotions Part I

How to show emotions Part II

How to show emotions Part III

How to show emotions Part IV

How to show emotions Part V

How to show emotions Part VI

How to show emotions Part VII

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Hi! Do you have any tips on making the scene emotional, I want to be able to move and touch my readers with my writing but it's really hard when I don't understand emotions and feeling and I'm usually a thinker but I really want to make my my reader feel sadness and grief with my character. So any tips for that? Or do I have to keep practicing? Hope you have a nice day! Thank you! Your blog helps me alot!

Hi :)

I’m a very empathetic person. I can get kinda cold if the emotions involve myself, but if it’s about other people or fictional characters, I soak those emotions up like a sponge. I can get really into all the emotional aspects of writing, so I’m not sure how to do it if you don’t understand the emotions that well, because it comes so natural to me. I will try to give a general overview of how to write emotional scenes, but if someone else can give some other advice, it’s greatly appreciated!

How to write emotional scenes

Focus on showing, not telling:

don’t just say the character is afraid or panicking

write the actions that would let an onlooker know

hands trembling, pulse and breathing picking up, frantic eye movement,...

if you describe it well enough, the reader will feel those things too

Dialogue:

of course, dialogue is still important

but I would keep it shorter than in other scenes

don’t make it too emotional or it can appear sappy

exception: motivational speeches

think about the difference between showing and telling

are the characters trying to conceal how they really fell by saying something else?

Make the reader relate:

relating to a character makes the reader much more empathetic to them and it creates emotions in them

so try to get the reader to sympathize with your character by showing their journey and their goals

but if you want to have a rival in that scene, do the exact opposite

make the reader unsympathetic to that character to make them feel anger towards them or satisfaction if they get defeated

Heavy scenes:

there is a difference between an emotional scene and a truly traumatic experience

you don’t want the reader to feel the full range of human trauma

if the reader is getting too emotional, it could keep them wanting to continue reading

so in extremely emotional scenes try to show the overall picture

don’t go into specific feelings, but try to show how this affects your character as a whole

you can even try to make the scene feel more distant, almost numb and devoid of deep emotions if the reader already knows how traumatic this would be for the character

sometimes this could affect them even better than showing all the emotions because they can create their own emotions

always remember: you want to pull at your reader’s heartstrings - not break anything

Hope you have a nice day as well and good luck with your writing!

- Jana

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body language descriptions please?

(eg: she cocked her head)

thank you 💗💗💗

Body Language Descriptions

-> feel free to edit and adjust pronouns as you see fit.

Anxiety/Nervousness

She fidgeted with the hem of her shirt, her fingers tugging nervously at the fabric as she struggled to find the right words.

They bit their lower lip.

He looked away, unable to meet her gaze, a clear indication of his guilt.

She absentmindedly rubbed her neck.

He chewed his nails, a nervous habit that he couldn't seem to quit.

They rubbed their hands together nervously.

He tightened his jaw.

She felt beads of sweat forming on her brow, betraying her calm facade as her heart raced.

Frustration/Impatience

Their fists clenched at their sides.

He tapped his fingers rhythmically against the table, a clear sign of impatience as he waited for her to finish.

He rolled his eyes, the gesture full of exasperation as he dismissed her words.

She let out a heavy sigh, the sound heavy with resignation as she faced the inevitable.

He threw his hands up in defeat.

Curiosity

He leaned forward in his chair, eager to hear more, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

She raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical as she questioned his intentions.

She tilted her head slightly.

He watched intently, his eyes wide with wonder as he took in every detail of her story.

Confidence/Assertiveness

He stood tall with his shoulders back, projecting confidence even in the face of uncertainty.

They sat on the edge of their seat.

She gestured wildly, her hands moving animatedly as she tried to express her excitement.

He stood with his hands on his hips, exuding an air of authority and control over the situation.

They held their chin up high, projecting self-assurance even in the face of adversity.

Defensiveness/Resignation

He crossed his arms over his chest, a defensive posture that spoke volumes about his discomfort.

He braced himself against the wall, a protective stance.

She folded her hands in her lap, a sign of restraint as she fought the urge to speak.

They shrank back slightly, their shoulders hunching as if trying to make themselves smaller in the face of criticism.

He held his breath momentarily, steeling himself for the inevitable conflict he sensed was coming.

She covered her face with her hands, overwhelmed by the situation as she tried to block out the world.

Thoughtfulness/Concentration

She furrowed her brow in concentration, her mind clearly racing as she tried to solve the problem at hand.

She nodded slowly, processing the information, her expression thoughtful and contemplative.

He stared blankly into space, lost in thought as he processed what had just been revealed.

He drummed his fingers on the table, the rhythmic sound a sign of his deep contemplation.

She tapped her foot lightly, her mind racing.

Eagerness/Excitement

He paced back and forth, his restless energy manifesting in the constant movement as he considered his options.

She bent forward, her elbows resting on her knees, a sign of intimacy and engagement in the conversation.

She swayed slightly from side to side, a subconscious display of her nervous energy as she waited for the verdict.

He bounced on his toes, his excitement palpable.

She jumped up and down, a spontaneous display of her joy that couldn’t be contained.

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How to show emotions

Part V

How to show grief

a vacant look

slack facial expressions

shaky hands

trembling lips

swallowing

struggling to breathe

tears rolling down their cheeks

How to show fondness

smiling with their mouth and their eyes

softening their features

cannot keep their eyes off of the object of their fondness

sometimes pouting the lips a bit

reaching out, wanting to touch them

How to show envy

narrowing their eyes

rolling their eyes

raising their eyebrows

grinding their teeth

tightening jaw

chin poking out

pouting their lips

forced smiling

crossing arms

shifting their gaze

clenching their fists

tensing their muscles

then becoming restless/fidgeting

swallowing hard

stiffening

holding their breath

blinking rapidly

exhaling sharply

How to show regret

scrubbing a hand over the face

sighing heavily

downturned mouth

slightly bending over

shoulders hanging low

hands falling to the sides

a pained expression

heavy eyes

staring down at their feet

More: How to write emotions Masterpost

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Aegon II Targaryen + smiling for @legitalicat <3

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Something that I desperately need in my life is to have an edit of the one true King, Aegon II Targaryen, with this song:

If someone does that for me, they would be an angel sent from above!

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aegon sleeping through alicent holding his hand and sitting at his bedside and cupping his cheek and waking only in time to see her retreating back and mumbling "mummy" is so sick and twisted holy shit

(gif from @joekeerys)

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"Contrary to many people's beliefs, Aegon is a very sensitive individual. He wants his mom's love. He wants his mom's validation. He wants her to believe in him. It's the first time we see Alicent point-blank tell him everything that he can't hear. Especially the way, how fragile he is at that time, too. And how he's just becoming more and more naked and more and more alone. And that's one of the final straws for him, I think, before he fully, fully spirals." — Tom Glynn-Carney, Inside the Episode | 2x04

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Boy meets world, S7EP19 // post by @bookwyrminspiration // Michael Dickman, Killing flies // Margaret Atwood, Shapechangers in Winter // Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe // Better Call Saul, S1EP9 // unknown (x) // Glee, S4EP4 // Little Women (2019) // Dante Émile, After Abel // George R. R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons // Pietro Novelli, Cain Killing Abel // unknown (x) // Genesis 4:9 // Joan Didion, South and West // Sherlock, S1EP1 // 520 Studios, I Wanted To Feel Loved Without Feeling Like I Was Begging For It // by twitter user @/thehauntedqueen.

web weaving on: Jaehaerys Targaryen & the grief of losing a child // Sunfyre & his eternal devotion // Alicent & Gwayne (coming soon)

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Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn // The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Guirgis // Are you still hungry, Mother?, Hannah Green // Ella Wilson // Hideaway, Penelope Douglas // The Maids, Jean Genet

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Nina Mclaughlin, from "Wake, Siren," originally published in November 2019

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I feel physically sick from this scene. Aegon had just lost his child - his son and heir, the ray of light in his life. And all these people around him, some of whom are his family, don't sympathize with him and don't grieve for Jaehaerys, instead they coolly propose to make the boy's funeral an act of propaganda. And that expression on his face when he looks at everyone, as if asking for help and support, like: "Are you crazy? Do you understand what you're saying?" And he doesn't find any of it. I just see that he's on the verge of a panic attack.

Gif belongs to @barbieaemond

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Top 5 moments of Jace being a cunt across two seasons

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ATTENTION PLEASE

Just Aegon with his hair tucked behind his ears.

That’s it, that’s the post.