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“Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You’re strong. You’ve got this. Take it day by day.”

— Karen Salmansohn

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Salted Caramel Mini Apple Pies

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“Part of being human is that we can’t go back, we can only hope that if we come across that moment again we’ll do it the right way.”

— Jesse Lacey

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Hello! any advice for show don't tell writing?

Hello! any advice for show don't tell writing?

Hi! Sure, my pleasure!

Honestly, show don't tell is something I feel even I struggle with and I'm pretty sure anyone who writes faces it. Finding a balance is hard. When to show and when to tell can become an inherent feeling though. However, there are some things I've learnt and I hope they help you!

❥︎Describe body language and avoid emotional explanation when showing.

❥︎Emphasise Sensory Detailing: Not only does packing a scene with sensory details help readers imagine the setting, it also gives your characters a distinct physical world to interact with. Rather than simply saying that a character is in New York, describe the light reflecting off the Hudson River, or the towering colossus of the Statue of Liberty.

❥︎Like I said, focus on describing senses and lean more on the usage of imagery too, it'll help if you understand that literary device. I have a post on how to use imagery in writing which helps a lot when showing and not telling.

❥︎ learn from examples of 'Show, Don't tell' by reading. The most basic.

❥︎ Use of Dialogue: can also teach readers about characters through word choice, tone, and POV. For instance:

If a character speaks in long-winded, erudite sentences, readers might gather that they are pompous and well-educated. If this same character suddenly begins speaking in terse, short bursts later in the novel, readers might note that something in that character has shifted.

❥︎Make your character do something out of ordinary, something that breaks the routine or would make a heavier impact. For eg:

If they're described as someone who never cooks say and then at some time they cook for the live interest, it'll pique the reader’s Interest because it was uncharacteristic of them to do.

❥︎ Pick adjectives that you use to describe and replace them with sensory descriptions. Eg:

He was scared when he saw the lion at the exit.

•°•°•

His heart raced when he saw the lion looming at the end of his escape route.

See what I did here?

❥︎ When introducing characters, use descriptions and actions to show their personality instead of telling. Eg instead of inserting a line saying 'She was a kind person.' Or, 'She was easily offended and angered.' We incorporate a scene in the story like this:

The tray flipped and drenched her in wine but all she did was sigh and smile in understanding.

Now look at this one:

The tray flipped and drenched her in wine. She shrieked and jumped out of her seat, glaring at the waiter.

Did you feel the difference? The scene is the same but the character's approach was different in each case. The former seems kind while the latter seems to be a temperamental character.

❥︎Having a diverse vocabulary, imagination and the ability to use literary devices like metaphors will greatly aid in Show don't tell.

❥︎And lastly, It's fine if you don't get it right the first time because that's how writing works. The more you read, attempt and err, the more you learn. But having an idea of what to do will go a great way in guiding and saving time.

Hope that helps! Thank you for seeking my advice <3

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Showing when writing: Emotions [part 1]

Embarrassment

blushing

fidgeting

sweating

hiding their face in their hands

wide eyes

crossing their arms around their body

stutters

stammering

shifting their weight from side to side

exaggerated movements

nervous quirks appear such as picking at their nails, playing with their hair, and rocking on their heels.

avoiding eye contact

glancing or staring at random objects

stiff smiles

scratching the back of their head or neck.

subject changing

forced laughter

Anticipation

big smiles

wetting their lips

energized

constant movement

grinning

can't concentrate

clumsiness

fidgeting

questions

Awe

frozen

wide eyes

slack jaw

harsh or erratic breathing

grinning

staring

Surprise/shock

gasping

open mouth

slack jaw

wide eyes

covering their mouth with their hands

raised eyebrows

frozen

staring

stepping back

stutters or stammers

Triumph

Tilting back head and yelling out

fist pumping in the air

Jumping

Roaring

Whooping

laughter

bright smiles

grinning

Anger/Threatening

Shaking fist

Pointing

crossed arms

glares

frowning

scowling

Stabbing with finger

Slamming fist against something

Veins throbbing

Jutting out their chin

Clenched fist

Clenched jaw

flushed face

Eyebrows lowered or furrowed

squinting

Teeth bared

Wide stance

Tight-lipped smile

Rapid breathing

Sweating

aggressive stance

Flared nostrils

Puffed chest

loud voice

Nervous

lip biting

biting nails

blinking

tears

stepping back

awkward laughter

clumsiness

dry lips

dry mouth

fidgeting

darting eyes

wrapping their arms around themselves

repeatedly folding and unfolding their arms

clutching at themselves, their hip/shoulder/stomach

drawn in/furrowed brows

avoiding eye contact

jittery

pitched voice

no appetite or nervous eating so a bigger appetite

pacing

toying with things

restless

bouncing leg

rubbing at their face

scratching

sweating trembling

if you want to support, take a look at my story - Thoraway villain

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Autumn ready 🍂

Soft Fluffy Orange Cinnamon Rolls

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Best thing ever! This is actually similar to how I envision his daughter were he to have a lookalike

Does Vegeta's hair still go down when it gets wet- it'd better because I have a need for that, Vegeta: Wet & Hair down

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Source

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Simple potato salad

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Oh how I love Rohan and his bitchy ways My...what a guy!

rohan kishibe + text posts

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Another reminder for when I'm full of guilt and regret

“Today I forgive myself. Not just once. Again, and again, and again. As many times as it takes to find peace.”

— Unknown

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I need strawberries and kiwi in my life 🍓🥝

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Because I need to see this sometimes

7 Rules of Life

1. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.

2. What others think of you is none of your business.

3. Time heals almost everything; give it time.

4. Don`t compare your life to others`, and don`t judge them. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

5. Stop thinking too much; it`s alright not to know the answers. They will come to you when you least expect it.

6. No-one is in charge of your happiness, except you.

7. Smile. You don`t own all the problems in the world.

Source: Whisper of the heart.

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So pretty..hearts and gold sprinkles make everything beautiful

chocolate cupcakes for two (small batch) with vanilla frosting

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jc_tarte

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Maple soy glazed salmon

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Omg yes! DBZ rockband au! I'll list my favorite band au fanfics later

I’ve been drawing a lot of DBZ band AU, (its honestly a vegebul band AU lol, but I had to draw everyone else too!!))