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The ultimate guide for writers who want to “show, not tell” character emotion through body language.
If you've ever struggled to describe what your character is feeling—without repeating the same tired phrases like “she smiled” or “he sighed”—this book is your solution.
Body Language in Fiction Writing gives you the tools to craft believable, emotionally rich characters using kinesics—the science of body movement and nonverbal communication. Designed specifically for fiction writers, screenwriters, and storytellers, this book combines practical instruction with built-in exercises so you can apply every lesson directly to your own work.
Inside, You’ll Learn How To:
- Describe emotional states through posture, facial expression, and gesture
- Use kinesics to reveal tension, attraction, power, deception, and more
- Avoid common clichés and write vivid, original character behavior
- Master cultural differences in body language to write international characters
- Build subtext and conflict through incongruent actions and dialogue
- Understand personal space, microexpressions, mirroring, and territorial displays
- Craft compelling greetings, goodbyes, reactions, and physical cues
- Instantly access vocabulary tables of gesture types and emotional cues
You won’t need a separate workbook. Every chapter includes:
- Reference tables of gestures and their meanings
- Scene demonstrations and before/after comparisons
- Fill-in-the-blank exercises to build your vocabulary
- Writing prompts and checklists for revision
- Cultural insights to avoid character missteps
Make them believable. Make them real. Let them move.
Perfect for:
- Fiction writers (all genres)
- Screenwriters and playwrights
- Poets exploring human interaction
- Memoirists and biographers
- Teachers and writing coaches
The ultimate guide for writers who want to “show, not tell” character emotion through body language.
If you've ever struggled to describe what your character is feeling—without repeating the same tired phrases like “she smiled” or “he sighed”—this book is your solution.
Body Language in Fiction Writing gives you the tools to craft believable, emotionally rich characters using kinesics—the science of body movement and nonverbal communication. Designed specifically for fiction writers, screenwriters, and storytellers, this book combines practical instruction with built-in exercises so you can apply every lesson directly to your own work.
Inside, You’ll Learn How To:
- Describe emotional states through posture, facial expression, and gesture
- Use kinesics to reveal tension, attraction, power, deception, and more
- Avoid common clichés and write vivid, original character behavior
- Master cultural differences in body language to write international characters
- Build subtext and conflict through incongruent actions and dialogue
- Understand personal space, microexpressions, mirroring, and territorial displays
- Craft compelling greetings, goodbyes, reactions, and physical cues
- Instantly access vocabulary tables of gesture types and emotional cues
You won’t need a separate workbook. Every chapter includes:
- Reference tables of gestures and their meanings
- Scene demonstrations and before/after comparisons
- Fill-in-the-blank exercises to build your vocabulary
- Writing prompts and checklists for revision
- Cultural insights to avoid character missteps
Make them believable. Make them real. Let them move.
Perfect for:
- Fiction writers (all genres)
- Screenwriters and playwrights
- Poets exploring human interaction
- Memoirists and biographers
- Teachers and writing coaches
