We all know the writing motto: show, don’t tell.

But don’t we all get overwhelmed when we think we need to show everything? Are there certain categories of showing emotion or a character’s feeling towards something versus telling? Well, you can answer those questions because we’re going to share a quoted post. The original author is MIA but we do want you all to know – it wasn’t our idea. We’re simply adding a bit of input!

How to write ‘they blushed’ without writing ‘they blushed’:

• They took a step backwards.
• They shifted their weight from one side to the other.
• They hid their face in their hands.
• They shifted their glance to something else in the room, all around the room for that matter.
• Their eyes widened.
• They crossed their arms.
• They leaned into themselves.
• They scratched the back of their head.
• Utilize hand motions. When people are nervous or embarrassed, they tend to use their hands to declare their frustration.
• Quirks! Each character should have their own quirks even before you begin writing. It’s their go-to and displays some of their negative traits sometimes.