Rebecca Klempner
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Writing tip!

Don't tell us how you feel. Don't tell us how your character feels. Don't tell the reader how to feel.

To fix the 1st: Show us body language, dialogue, choices displaying mental state.
To fix the 2nd: ditto
To fix the 3rd: Use the above strategies & then let them make up their minds.
01:59 PM - Jun 11, 2023
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Rebecca Klempner
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Many writers don't seem to trust their own ability to evoke emotions. They'll tell us "She was sad," even if they already showed us! They'll tell the reader what opinion they *should* espouse rather than providing evidence to guide them to the conclusion. Don't undermine yourself!
02:02 PM - Jun 11, 2023
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