tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post7480850981163994958..comments2023-10-05T03:23:51.371-05:00Comments on Perpetual Chaos of a Wandering Mind: Guest Post: Showing Emotion In Dialogue-heavy ScenesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966241468533764102noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-71400858597673729982012-08-12T12:29:26.024-05:002012-08-12T12:29:26.024-05:00Angela, you're very welcome, and the pleasure ...Angela, you're very welcome, and the pleasure is all mine. Your post rocketed to the all-time most popular in less than a week. Thanks for bringing so many new visitors to Perpetual Chaos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966241468533764102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-55505265993790126892012-08-05T00:40:01.792-05:002012-08-05T00:40:01.792-05:00Thank you so much, Penny for having me here and le...Thank you so much, Penny for having me here and letting me meet all your readers! Wishing all of you incredible success and satisfaction in all that you do. :)Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-69869907122422239212012-08-03T09:05:10.806-05:002012-08-03T09:05:10.806-05:00Thanks, everyone, for your super comments, and hug...Thanks, everyone, for your super comments, and huge thanks to Angela for this great guest post which has shot up into the favorites stratosphere virtually overnight. Her book is an essential tool for writers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966241468533764102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-21514707485557421752012-08-01T23:39:34.835-05:002012-08-01T23:39:34.835-05:00I really like the image of the purse strap sliding...I really like the image of the purse strap sliding off and her finger up in the other woman's face--they both really gave me a clear image. Little details can make a big difference!<br /><br />The Emotion Amplifiers is in the sidebar with a blue 'free download' button. Hope it helps you too! <br /><br />In fact, just thinking about it--'inebriation' is one of the amplifiers I cover in it! LOLAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-57982218955278513912012-08-01T18:36:55.975-05:002012-08-01T18:36:55.975-05:00I forgot to post something where I used body langu...I forgot to post something where I used body language. Here is a little piece of my current WIP. Just so you know, the woman whining is drunk and was almost the next victim of a serial killer before my savvy main character stopped him from taking her. <br />*****<br />“Hey—” she whined, “you better let me go, or, or I’ll call the cops!” <br /><br />“Lady—” Alex told her, not breaking his stride, “we are the cops.” They stopped away from the crowd and let her go. “What is your name, ma’am?”<br /><br />“I don’t have to tell you.” She slurred her words as she lifted the strap of her handbag back up over her shoulder. It slipped down again. When she saw the rest of us staring at her, she must’ve gotten upset, and yelled, “What do you think you’re looking at?”<br /><br />I remembered some sage advice from one of my professors: never argue with fools and drunks. But maybe the drunk could be tricked. <br /><br />I pushed Alex aside, and stepped only a few inches away from the woman’s face. With my fists on my hips I yelled, “Just what were you going to do with my husband, you—you home wrecker!” <br /><br />The woman’s eyes blew open wide, but only for a moment. She squinted and pointed her finger in my face. Her drunken, sassy attitude returned in force.<br />“Listen, honey. Philip didn’t say anything about being married.” She stared down at my shoes then proceeded to glare at me all the way up to my face. “I guess he isn’t getting enough at home with you that he has to come lookin’ for some, and honey, my husband really don’t care where I sleep at night.” <br /><br />I relaxed my shoulders and gazed into Alex’s face in complete satisfaction. <br /><br />*****<br /><br />No, I don't see where the Emotional Amplifiers PDF is located, but I'll look again.Debra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-55837247491310082222012-08-01T17:56:02.667-05:002012-08-01T17:56:02.667-05:00Debra, hope you enjoy the Emotion Thesaurus! Make ...Debra, hope you enjoy the Emotion Thesaurus! Make sure to grab the free PDF on our blog (sidebar) called Emotion Amplifiers. This will help you create more pressure on your characters so they have a more reactive response to emotion!<br /><br />Sarah, let me know if you can order it. I am hoping the extended distribution has kicked in, but it is s-l-o-w. :)<br /><br />Lee, this is so true. And it's good to know the cultural differences. What means one thing in one country may be different in others. For example, if you put your face up to someone in North America, most people take that as an aggressive act, but in some Middle Eastern cultures, this is a sign of friendship and respect.Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-69308734248824554222012-08-01T16:25:22.117-05:002012-08-01T16:25:22.117-05:00Body language is perfect for revealing emotion. I ...Body language is perfect for revealing emotion. I especially like to use it when there are different cultures involved in my stories. Body language can be a great source of character development and when put into an intercultural context, humorous or disastrous. <br /><br />Lots to consider with this.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-8280290502498714792012-08-01T14:47:02.605-05:002012-08-01T14:47:02.605-05:00Heading to bookstore tonight. I'm hoping they ...Heading to bookstore tonight. I'm hoping they have a copy of the thesaurus. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052604405996474436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-1998662420758663622012-08-01T12:45:43.880-05:002012-08-01T12:45:43.880-05:00This is a great post, and only reaffirms what I be...This is a great post, and only reaffirms what I believe about writing a good story. I didn't have the "Showing Emotion in Dialogue" but I clicked over to Amazon and ordered it--it paperback instead of e-book just for kicks. One can never have too many books, can one? <br /><br />I read one comment on a Facebook talk tank where a person said only dialogue is needed for a good book. I kept my fingers in check and didn't respond.Debra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-41420321117751315892012-08-01T12:41:54.947-05:002012-08-01T12:41:54.947-05:00Thanks E & Scot! I hope this helps!
And yes, ...Thanks E & Scot! I hope this helps!<br /><br />And yes, observation is great! I know it feels like we're being all creepy, but we aren't! <br /><br />:) Happy writing, and a giant thank you to Penny for inviting me to her blog. :) <br /><br />AngelaAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-63721517958703383742012-08-01T12:35:09.124-05:002012-08-01T12:35:09.124-05:00Thanks for the ideas. I'll near then in mind w...Thanks for the ideas. I'll near then in mind when writing.Scot C. Morganhttp://scotcmorgan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700813534075377575.post-4580343264554398112012-08-01T11:38:34.366-05:002012-08-01T11:38:34.366-05:00Some great info. I like observing people and their...Some great info. I like observing people and their movements and match them to an emotion. No, I'm not a peeping tom, watching movies and soap operas help. =)E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.com