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Cheat Sheets for Writing Body Language

We are always told to use body language in our writing. Sometimes, it’s easier said than written. I decided to create these cheat sheets to help you show a character’s state of mind. Obviously, a character may exhibit a number of these behaviours. For example, he may be shocked and angry, or shocked and happy. Use these combinations as needed.

by Amanda Patterson

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octoswan

I made these as a way to compile all the geographical vocabulary that I thought was useful and interesting for writers. Some descriptors share categories, and some are simplified, but for the most part everything is in its proper place. Not all the words are as useable as others, and some might take tricky wording to pull off, but I hope these prove useful to all you writers out there!

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thewritersarchive

Where Do Writers Find Their Ideas?

On Inspiration

How To Write A Novel

Getting Started With A Book

Hints About Writing A Story

Novel Outlining 101

From Notes To Novel

Plotting A Novel

Why Don’t I Have A Plot, And Where Do I Get One?

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writerswritecompany

Words that describe a voice

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calslater

booksdirect

“Harry Potter is symmetrical.”

gingerahoy

Not just symmetrical - this is ring composition, favoured by Homer and other good writers. The 4th book is at the centre of the ring.

JK Rowling knows her beans.

into-the-weeds

Reblogging because I like that phrase a lot.

danrdarrenc

eatuntilyoudie

i love everything about this post

thebeastandthefamine-deactivate

I love how dementors are synonymous to Umbridge. I agree with this completely.

unlimitedobsessions

This… is really amazing. I-… wow.

fermatas-theorem

The technical term for this is a chiasm. Props to JK for using a great old storytelling technique.

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lavmuffin-blog

Trip into demonology

During the 16th century, it was believed that each demon had more strength during a special month of the year. So people born on those moths are influenced by them.

Belial in January Leviathan in February Satan in March Belphegor in April Lucifer in May Berith in June Beelzebub in July Astaroth in August Thammuz in September Baal in October Asmodai in November Moloch in December

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writersyoga

Quick 50 Writing Tools - Roy Peter Clark

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hey y’all i moved over to amuraskibara because i was a little overwhelmed by the amount of blogs i followed. I’m still going to use this blog but for writing purposes soooo yeah follow me there if you want :DDD