This is character acting advice I first saw in comics as how to avoid "talking head syndrome" - give them something to do! Include at least one panel per page where they are doing something interesting with their hands visible
It really stuck with me then, & this is a great reframe of it for novels
It really stuck with me then, & this is a great reframe of it for novels
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Darling Axe Editing
Ever notice how often your characters shrug, nod their heads, or look at things? These generic gestures don’t bring them to life. Let’s dig into how to write gestures and beats that are fresh, meaningful, and layered with character.
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