Descriptive Faces--A Resource for Writers

In order to create compelling, believable characters, we need to help the reader see them in their mind. This is a photo directory of descriptive words and phrases for creating characters.
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Friday, May 27, 2011

Facial Expressions--Sadness

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Sad expressions convey messages related to loss, bereavement, discomfort, pain, helplessness, etc. Words to describe sadness : bereaved, ...

Monday, April 11, 2011

The Importance of Facial Expressions--by Elaine AM Smith

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This post is brought to you by the Letter F and the A to Z Challenge . Thank you Elaine for sharing this great post with my followers as we...

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Smells in Writing

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We have plenty of words to describe other senses and sensations, but smell seems to defy words. The human sense of smell is not heavily deve...

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Facial Expressions--Anger

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Did you think I had died? Nope, just super busy. Sorry to leave you hanging after starting the Facial Expressions series. Here is the next i...

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Friday, January 7, 2011

Facial Expressions--Fear

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The following is a combination of information I found on Emotional Competency and Physiology of Facial Expressions . Fear and anxiety are...

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Monday, December 13, 2010

Facial Expressions--Happiness

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Do your characters smile a lot? Mine do, and I've found that I need a new way of showing their happiness. There are different reasons an...

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Facial Expressions--Contempt

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I'm always finding great music, shows, or books after they've been around awhile. Although I'm late to the game, Lie to Me has ...

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