Actions Speak Loudly. Day 18 of the Total Writer Transformation
We hear it all the time- show, don't tell. Instead of telling your readers the man was angry show how he was shouting and swearing and speeding down the road with his foot pressed fully on the accelerator.
It's sometimes easier said than done, but with practice you will get the hang of it and it will come natural- even while you are out and about going about your day.
Here are two fun Friday exercises to strengthen your descriptive skills. Choose one or do both!
Today's Challenge!
- Task 1
Write a paragraph or two where your character executes a mindlessly simple task such as turning a doorknob, flushing the toilet or tying a shoe and describe it in great detail. Have the character marvel at it, and impress the reader with how strange and exotic that action truly is; make them feel it in a new way.
- Task 2
Describe how your character walks across an area where no-one is looking in a way that your audience can picture him perfectly and understands his personality just by the way he walks.
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Be a Better Writer in Just One Month! Join the 31 Day Writing Challenge to transform your writing and your life!
Day 1 The Truth About Making Time For Writing
Day 2 How to Incorporate Ideas From Life in Your Writing
Day 3 Master the Art of Captivating Your Readers
Day 4 Banishing Distractions
Day 5 Get Your Writing Noticed!
Day 6 The Importance of Morning Pages
Day 7 Why You Should Write Even if You're Not a Writer
Day 8 How to Personify an Object
Day 9 How to Use Writing Prompts to Improve Your Skills
Day 10 Why You Need an Email List
Day 11 There is a Best Time to Write!
Day 12 Your Future Path
Day 13 Do You Know How to Eat an Elephant?
Day 14 Soliloquy Speaking: Bring Depth to Your Characters
Day 15 The Red String- You and Your Readers are Connected
Day 16 Pardon Me, What Did You Say?
Day 17 Make Dialogue Work For You
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Its very difficult to show expressions in the write . it need to think as a reader . very tough to manage such kind of things in writing .
And the tasks are very interesting .
Keep it up dear
It is difficult, I will not argue!
I'm thrilled you are enjoying the challenge!
oh, i enjoy every challenge but i tell you about your article that to write expression is difficult thing to do as you says.
i am not saying it about the challenges
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