oneinchpoke
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Body language cheat sheet for writers
As a writer, understanding and incorporating body language into your storytelling can greatly enhance your characters and their interactions. Here's a cheat sheet to help you describe body language effectively:
Facial Expressions:
* Raised eyebrows: Surprise, disbelief, or curiosity.
* Furrowed brow: Concentration, confusion, or frustration.
* Smiling: Happiness, amusement, or friendliness.
* Frowning: Disapproval, sadness, or concern.
* Lip biting: Nervousness, anticipation, or tension.
Eye Movements:
* Eye contact: Confidence, interest, or honesty.
* Avoiding eye contact: Shyness, guilt, or deception.
* Narrowed eyes: Suspicion, skepticism, or concentration.
* Wide eyes: Shock, fear, or surprise.
* Rolling eyes: Exasperation, annoyance, or disbelief.
Gestures:
* Crossing arms: Defensiveness, disagreement, or discomfort.
* Nervous fidgeting: Anxiety, restlessness, or impatience.
* Pointing: Assertiveness, emphasis, or accusation.
* Open palms: Honesty, openness, or sincerity.
* Hand on chin: Deep thought, contemplation, or evaluation.
Posture and Movement:
* Slumped shoulders: Defeat, sadness, or fatigue.
* Upright posture: Confidence, attentiveness, or authority.
* Pacing: Restlessness, agitation, or contemplation.
* Tapping foot: Impatience, annoyance, or frustration.
* Leaning in: Interest, engagement, or curiosity.
Touch:
* Hugging: Affection, comfort, or warmth.
* Handshake: Greeting, introduction, or agreement.
* Patting on the back: Encouragement, praise, or camaraderie.
* Clenched fists: Anger, determination, or frustration.
* Brushing hair behind the ear: Nervousness, coyness, or flirtation.
Mirroring:
* When two characters unconsciously mimic each other's body language, it indicates rapport, connection, or empathy.
Nodding:
* A subtle nod can convey agreement, understanding, or encouragement.
Crossed legs:
* Crossed legs can indicate relaxation or a casual, nonchalant attitude.
Tapping fingers:
* Impatience, anticipation, or nervousness can be expressed through rhythmic finger tapping.
Hand on the chest:
* Placing a hand on the chest can convey sincerity, empathy, or a heartfelt emotion.
- Tilting the head:
* Tilting the head to the side can suggest curiosity, attentiveness, or interest.
Rubbing the temples:
* Rubbing the temples can indicate stress, fatigue, or a headache.
Chin stroking:
* Stroking the chin while in thought can portray contemplation, decision-making, or intellectual curiosity.
Arms crossed behind the back:
* This posture can indicate authority, confidence, or a composed demeanor.
Tilted body posture:
* Leaning slightly towards someone can suggest interest, attraction, or engagement in a conversation.
Biting nails:
* Nail-biting can reveal anxiety, nervousness, or tension.
Foot tapping:
* Rapid or impatient foot tapping can show agitation, restlessness, or eagerness.
Squinting:
* Squinting the eyes can signal suspicion, doubt, or an attempt to focus on something.
Shifting weight from foot to foot:
* Shifting weight can imply discomfort, unease, or anticipation.
Covering the mouth while speaking:
* This gesture can indicate hesitation, embarrassment, or the desire to hide something.
Remember that body language can vary across different cultures and individuals, so consider your character's background and personality while describing their movements. Additionally, body language is best used in combination with dialogue and internal thoughts to create a more nuanced portrayal of your characters.
Happy writing!
Kirby Music of the Day: Miracle Matter from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
The prophecy
“But if you forget to reblog Madame Zeroni, you and your family will be cursed for always and eternity.”
A dark drabble.
You wake up at 3 AM, hearing something rustling outside. You nod off again a few moments later, before suddenly, you feel a warm pair of arms and a nice, plump set if breasts squishing your head between them from behind.
“Shhh, Shhh…Honey, no need to scream. It’s far too late to do that now~ ” she says in a horrifyingly sweet way “You Don’t watch the news much, hm?? Not locking your doors…Very bad idea, but, too late for regrets…I believe the newspaper called me the ‘Motherly Maimer’ or something silly like that. I prefer just…Mommy, though~ and yes, You guessed it…I’m a serial killer~”
As she says this, you feel her grip tighten, removing all chance of escape, As you realize your fate is sealed, seeing her gripping a knife in one of her hugging hands.
“Now, Honey…I’m not unfair~ Before I kill you, Let me make your last wish come true~ What would you like? Want mama to smooch you red with lipstick? Or want me to get your virginity and keep it safe with me~??”
You succumb to your fate, as you gently whisper your request to her…
“You…Want me to…Cuddle you? Oh dear, surely you want a little more than just a cuddle buddy~ No?? Well…I did say anything…Here, turn around little one~ Face Mommy’s chest…~”
…Come morning, you awake to find yourself alive and well, Though now with a red lipstick mark on your face, and a note saying 'Your the first who ever requested something so sweet. See you tonight for more, Little one~!’
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today is Nov. 15. the FCC, under chairman Ajit Pai, will not listen to the public despite millions of comments in support of net neutrality. They are going to try their hardest to kill net neutrality, which in turn will kill the internet, which in turn will help eradicate democracy. it won’t just affect Americans, it has the potential to affect the entire internet, something we ALL use daily. you can bet your ass other countries will see america doing this, and use it as an excuse to do it in their own countries.
this is what buying a plan without net neutrality looks like there:
you have to pay MORE for features you’re already guaranteed to have under net neutrality. and in america, you already know how expensive everything is.
democrats AND republicans both want net neutrality. advocacy groups in touch with congress have said that if your members of congress receive calls from you, they are more encouraged and more likely to take action to stop Pai’s plan to gut net neutrality. after Nov. 22, it will be MUCH HARDER to convince your member of congress.
please, call them. call them daily.
https://www.battleforthenet.com/
you can only reblog this today
Actual line from the players guide. Samus is canonically not afraid of looking silly.
I don’t know why but that just made my day even better than it already is.
“the max resolution you can download from tumblr was thought to be 1280″ “turns out replacing the number with “raw” gives you the actual fullsize image”
GO MY PRETTY GHOSTIES! RUN FREE! IT’S YOUR TIME!
The ritual is complete
on this day one year ago someone sewed a fried egg to a tshirt
Headcanon that Samus Aran is NOT this skimpy, thin woman in a bodysuit.
Samus throws around giant creatures at least two times her size with ONE HAND like it’s NOTHING. She can jump continuously for like three miles both vertically and horizontally without any breaks, AND while being in an ab crunch position the entire time.
My point: Samus Aran is a fucking badass female protagonist so stop sexualizing her/conveying her as weak/submissive when she literally has an arm as a weapon of mass destruction. She’s gotta be super buff and has an 8 pack probably.
Hellboy is a Good Friend
B.P.R.D. “Hollow Earth” Story by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden & Tom Sniegoski Pencils by Ryan Sook Inks by Ryan Sook & Curtis Arnold Colors by Dave Stewart Letters by Clem Robins
getting dinner after con
okay cool whats the opinion on girls who have high strength and power level big muscle but are also generally soft and squishy to the touch maybe a lil chubby round the tum area
Me:
Also me:
I highly recommend you follow the person I reblogged this from.
REBLOG if you still love Pearl
The number of notes saddens me.
Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki
my utena print for otakon!
How I say ' I love you ' to my friends:
"I'm drawing you something."
"How're you feeling?"
"Are you alright?"
"Anything I can do to at least make you feel better?"
"I'll stay up with you as long as I can, OK?"
"Please eat something."
"Go to sleep, it's late, please."
"You're a dork."
"You're a nerd."
"I love you."
