As those of you who follow this blog, or who know me personally, are aware, I lived in Rwanda for two and a half years in the mid-90s. You may also know that my latest manuscript, Kwizera Means Hope, is inspired by my time in Rwanda. So here are some lessons – some have made [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 11, 2009
Body Language & Dialogue Cues
I am currently taking an online course by Margie Lawson (www.margielawson.com) on writing body language and dialogue cues. Wow!
I never realized how many head nods and bland smiles I use in writing. But now I’m learning a whole new arsenal and it’s so exciting.
For example, which seems more powerful to you:
Original: She grinned. “Yes. She [...]
