Tag Archives: writing emotion

A Writer’s Greatest Crime

Posted on January 6, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Shannon Donnelly There are a lot of crimes a writer can commit—the torture of sentences, the mangling of meaning, the wrecking of words through using the wrong one at the wrong time. However, the greatest of these is the … Continue reading →

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WriterStrong – Getting Fresh Emotion on the Page

Posted on May 27, 2013 by writersinthestorm

Sometimes the most powerful description does not mention the emotion itself. The author trusts that the reader will get it. It’s like a scary movie; your mind conjures scarier things than the cameraman could ever show you. Try this in a black moment, or a key turning-point scene. It’s subtle, and can be powerful. Continue reading →

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Too Quick To Tears: Emotional Timing Is Everything

Posted on February 24, 2012 by writersinthestorm

A Big Writers in the Storm Welcome for Our Guest Blogger today, Tiffany Lawson Inman (also known as NakedEditor).  Mark your calendars because Tiffany will be sharing her knowledge with us the last Friday of every month, starting TODAY!  Yeah! … Continue reading →

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Mining For Character Emotions

Posted on February 8, 2012 by writersinthestorm

By Sharla Rae Let’s face it, mining for the best expression of emotions whether it’s body language, gut reactions, internalization or dialogue can be like panning for gold. A lot of useless grit is sloshed around before you hit pay … Continue reading →

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