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Darling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 14/01/2025

7/ What about all the "looks, gazes, and glances"? Skip them when you can. If a character picks up a knife, we’ll assume they’ve seen it. Overuse of “looking” is a weed that needs to be yanked out in revisions—trust your readers to connect the dots.

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patrick star from spongebob squarepants is surrounded by pink hearts .

Alt: patrick star from spongebob squarepants is surrounded by pink hearts .

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Darling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 14/01/2025

8/ When gestures work, they aren’t just movements; they’re insights. They show us who the character is, how they feel, and how they process the world. The right gesture at the right moment can elevate a scene from flat to unforgettable.

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a man wearing glasses holds a woman 's hand in a classroom

Alt: Napoleon Dynamite making a butterfly with his hands

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Darling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 14/01/2025

9/ Gestures aren’t just filler; they’re a tool for emotion and character depth. Skip the shrugs and make your characters act, react, and interact in meaningful ways. Your readers will thank you! What’s your favorite way to write gestures? Drop a tip or trick below! ⬇️

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