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How to Use Gestures in Your Writing

by Linda | Dec 19, 2022 | Writing Body Language

Body language can truly speak louder than words. We use different body parts like eyes, hands, arms and legs in unique ways, with each one having several meanings. It is a powerful method of communication that most of us use without even realizing we are using it. By...

How to Use Power Body Language in Your Writing

by Linda | Dec 5, 2022 | Writing Body Language

Have you ever seen a character using power body language? Those are the characters that draw everyone’s gaze when they enter a room. Sometimes they even silence the room. In this blog, we will explore power body language. What is Power Body Language? Power body...

How to Use Greeting Body Language in Your Writing

by Funny Face | Nov 21, 2022 | Writing Body Language

How do the characters in your story greet each other? Is there is specific rite or greeting they perform? Do they use words or nonverbal cues? It may depend on the setting in your story and the culture that surrounds them. If you are creating a new world, you could...

How to Use Emotional Body Language in Your Writing

by Funny Face | Nov 7, 2022 | Writing Body Language

Do your characters show emotions or emotional body language? Can your readers tell when they are happy, sad, or angry? Consciously or unconsciously, as humans, we all send and receive messages through body language. It is virtually impossible for us not to use our...

How to Use Attentive and Evaluative Body Language In Your Writing

by Funny Face | Oct 24, 2022 | Writing Body Language

When you are listening to someone speak, are you attentive? Do you need a few minutes to evaluate the situation before responding? Characters, like people, react differently in conversation. In this installment of the body language series, we will explore attentive...

How to Use Romantic Body Language in Your Writing

by Funny Face | Oct 10, 2022 | Writing Body Language

When you are reading, how do you know when a couple is in love? Romantic body language is not just what a couple does when they are close and personal, but from afar as well. No matter what genre you write, you will want to add a little romance to your story. In this...