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How to show not tell your characters’ emotions

July 7, 2020 Author: gillhill Category: Uncategorized
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It can be hard to show and not tell the emotions your characters are experiencing. First drafts often list emotions – if you need help practicing showing emotions through your characters’ actions and words, this is a great place to start.

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Writer’s Bookshelf – Eat the Elephant

December 4, 2019 Author: gillhill Category: writer's bookshelf

check out this great book on the craft of writing, Eat the Elephant by Jen Crosswhite

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Writer’s Bookshelf: Steering the Craft by Ursula Le Guin

September 6, 2019 Author: gillhill Category: writer's bookshelf
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This week I’ve reviewed Steering the Craft: A 21st Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story, by Ursula Le Guin. I loved this book, and have been trying out some of the exercises myself. I’ve not doubt they will help improve my writing, even as a published author. If…

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