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Luki1993
1 year ago

I would recommend you to write diletters that hold a small but very beautiful podcast on YouTube. The two authors have already made more than 500 episodes about all possible subjects of the novel. A very small but very sympathetic channel with two slightly chaotic and lovable authors.

They are very detailed on the respective question and also discuss traps in which more inexperienced authors like to fall on this subject, examples from books where they were very successful, or how they dealt with the subject in their own books.

This episode here I would recommend to you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaXs5kJxG_o

Silberfeder972
1 year ago
Reply to  Luki1993

On the speeds of 47 minutes… hm… in the first 10, there’s not one thing that could answer the question in the first place. Two argue about whether pity is a good point for writing a touching novel… Well, I can be, but I didn’t want the two gentlemen after 10 minutes.

Luki1993
1 year ago
Reply to  Silberfeder972

Hi, yes, I understand. With the quick ones, I’d rather say the result I’ve been looking for the quick one. I usually listen to the two as a podcast next door, so I certainly have different demands in this regard and also accept them differently. For some, it’s a help, for someone else, a scriber might be a better source.

Silberfeder972
1 year ago

In order to describe feelings in a story, it takes a sense of empathy. ^^

  1. Show, don’t tell: Instead of simply explaining how a character feels, try to convey its emotions through its actions, thoughts and reactions to certain events. For example, describe how his hands tremble, how his heart trembles or how he begins to cry uncontrolled.
  2. Physical sensations: describe the physical sensations associated with certain emotions. For example, a character in fear could have a quick heartbeat, feel a tingling in the abdomen with joy or feel a severity in the chest with grief. These details help to make the feelings tangible for the reader.
  3. Dialogue: Use the dialogue to clarify feelings. Let the characters express their emotions in their conversations. Watch the language selection, the sound and the way they interact.
  4. Thoughts and inner monologues: Give insight into the thoughts and inner monologues of your characters to illustrate their feelings. Show how they think about certain events, have doubts or deal with their emotions.
  5. Environment and atmosphere: Describe the environment and atmosphere to strengthen the feelings. For example, dark clouds could hang in the sky to underline sadness, or a bright sunshine could symbolize joy and happiness.
  6. Metaphors and Images: Use metaphors, comparisons and visual language to describe emotions in a poetic way. For example, a character could say that his fear is like an icy grip around his heart or that his love enters his life like a warm sun ray.
  7. Repeat: Repeat certain words or phrases to increase the intensity of feelings. By retrieving keywords, you create a connection between the emotions and impress them in the memory of the reader.
  8. Authenticity: Be authentic and honest in the description of feelings. Try to realistically and credibly portray the experiences and sensations of your characters so that readers can identify themselves.

I hope I could help you a little.

Greetings.

kleineAmeise4
1 year ago

Through powerful words and descriptions

Describe what happens in the body of character. His head turns red; the cheeks flow down to him; his heart rests; his hands are sweaty; he trembles; his throat becomes dry; unintentionally, his mouth angles go down; laugh; …

Metaphers or compare: His heart bursts into a thousand splinters; butterflies in the abdomen; explode before anger; his anger like a blazing fire; heart slip into his pants; His heart was envoured; …

actions/ what the character wants to make from the expression of the emotion/ To the reader show the impact of the emotion and name the actual emotion: He wanted to hit the wall; He cried; He grieved in embryo posture into a corner; His instinct immediately told him to leave the room and never come again; He lay on the ground and stared at the ceiling; …

MajaPeacetiger
1 year ago

It was written twice, but metaphors, adjectives and literal speech. What helped me very much was to read stories with the topic (be it books or fanfictions) and then also like to write out examples that I found particularly good.

MajaPeacetiger
1 year ago
Reply to  asianspirit

Of course, it’s the genre you want to write. But theoretically everything goes.

Johannasmileyjo
1 year ago
  • Through metaphors
  • Speech
Johannasmileyjo
1 year ago
Reply to  asianspirit

Speech / thoughts Speech:

And he/she thought, “Why am I afraid? I don’t understand myself.”

“If he/she only knew how mad/traurig/froh I am just”

Metaphers:

Her anger was as big as a high house.

Yes that last was a funny comparison but I didn’t think of anything better

Tassuki
1 year ago

Through metaphors.

tinalisatina
1 year ago