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using emotion

Screenwriting
Emotional Storytelling

Last year I let a screenwriting and producer friend with 30 years of experience read the first draft of…
February 4, 2021
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
The Power of Facial Expressions

Facial expressions speak louder than words, and yet, they don’t make a sound. In most cases, faces convey an…
September 17, 2020
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Suspense and the Emotional Element

Have you ridden a roller coaster and felt the exhilaration or fear of being tossed about while your feet…
January 17, 2019
Copywrite/Advertising
Add Some Holiday Sparkle to Your Copywriting

Everything feels magical at the holidays. More smiles. More laughter. More glitter. Here are some ways to sprinkle holiday…
December 27, 2018
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Elements of Suspense: Add Tension by Stretching the Moment

Tension is the unresolved conflict in a story that keeps a reader turning pages. All scenes need tension, from…
December 17, 2018
Romancing Your Story
Does ‘Sweet’ Mean Boring?

The first reaction I get when I tell another romance writer that I write sweet love stories is often…
November 23, 2018
Copywrite/Advertising
What Aretha Franklin Taught Me about Copywriting

When I heard that Aretha Franklin had passed away, I felt the urge to listen to her hits. After…
August 27, 2018
Writer Encouragement
Bleeding Into your Words

When it comes to writing, wordsmiths sometimes hold back on the deeper emotion. While there are times that works—I…
May 11, 2018