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Scene & Atmosphere

Show Don't Tell

Convey emotion through action and detail

6 exercises~10 min each
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Write a character feeling deep grief without using any emotion words. Show it only through behavior.

How does the body express grief? What actions reveal inner pain?

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What You'll Practice

Look for physical reactions instead of abstract emotion words. Penalize telling words.

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