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How to Describe an Afternoon in a Story

By Isobel Coughlan

how to describe an afternoon in a story

Are you writing a scene that takes place over an afternoon? If you’re looking for inspiration, this post will help. In it, we’ll show you how to describe an afternoon in a story. Read on!   1. Quiet Definition A situation or place that has no trouble or excitement. Examples “The quiet afternoon gave the soldiers a chance to catch their breath. However, they knew … [Read more...] about How to Describe an Afternoon in a Story

How to Describe Vomit in a Story

By Isobel Coughlan

how to describe vomit in a story

Are you writing a character who is unwell and has bouts of vomiting? Read on to learn how to describe vomit in a story through the use of the following 10 descriptive terms.   1. Gooey Definition A substance that’s soft or sticky. Examples “Jenny held her breath as she walked past the gooey vomit. It looked like something an alien would cough up.” “Harry heard a … [Read more...] about How to Describe Vomit in a Story

How to Write a Psychological Thriller Story: 10 Top Tips

By Brittany Kuhn

how to write a psychological thriller story

Are you working on a psychological thriller novel? Do you need some help and guidance? In this post we’ll show you how to write a psychological thriller story.   1. Begin with the familiar. How It Helps Psychological trauma happens within the reader’s mind, so for your readers to buy into the mental and emotional roller coaster your main character is on, they need to … [Read more...] about How to Write a Psychological Thriller Story: 10 Top Tips

How to Describe a Smile in a Story

By Isobel Coughlan

how to describe a smile in a story

The focus of this post is on how to describe a smile in a story. Scroll down to get ideas on how the following 10 words can be used to describe smiles on the characters in your novel.   1. Creepy Definition Something that leaves you feeling frightened or nervous. Examples “The unknown man removed his mask to show the audience a creepy smile.” “Ellie always … [Read more...] about How to Describe a Smile in a Story

How to Write a Crime Short Story: 10 Top Tips

By Georgina Roy

how to write a crime short story

Crime fiction, regardless of the format – whether a short story, a novella, or a novel, comes in two forms: the protagonist will either solve a crime, or commit one. In the first type, i.e. solving a crime, we follow the protagonist as they use their brain and their skills to figure out who did the crime or what happened. In the second type of crime stories, we follow the … [Read more...] about How to Write a Crime Short Story: 10 Top Tips

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