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sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

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20 Ways to Show Anger in Your Writing

Here’s a list of 20 signs of anger that writers can use to show, rather than tell, a character’s emotions through physical, verbal, and internal reactions:

1. Facial Expressions

Clenched jaw or grinding teeth

Narrowed or glaring eyes

Lips pressed into a thin line or curled into a sneer

2. Body Language

Fists clenched tightly at their sides

Tense shoulders that rise or square up

Puffing out the chest or stepping closer to confront

3. Speech Patterns

Voice lowered to a dangerous, icy tone

Shouting or raising their voice suddenly

Speaking in short, clipped sentences

4. Breathing Changes

Heavy, rapid breathing (nostrils flaring)

Sharp inhales and audible exhales

Holding their breath as if trying to stay in control

5. Sudden Physical Movements

Slamming fists onto tables or walls

Pacing back and forth restlessly

Pointing a finger or jabbing the air during speech

6. Uncontrolled Gestures

Shoving objects off a desk or knocking over a glass

Finger tapping or knuckle cracking

Wrapping arms tightly around themselves

7. Temperature and Flushes

Red face, neck, or ears

Visible veins on the neck or forehead

Breaking into a sweat despite the situation

8. Eye Movements

Eyes darting or rolling sharply

Avoiding direct eye contact out of fury

Staring someone down with unblinking intensity

9. Words and Tone

Cursing, insults, or verbal jabs

Sarcasm sharpened to hurt others

Accusations thrown in frustration

10. Breaking Personal Space

Leaning in closer, looming over someone

Pointed steps toward another person to intimidate

Physically turning away to dismiss or avoid conflict

11. Physical Reactions

Throwing objects or breaking things in rage

Punching walls, doors, or inanimate objects

Shaking hands or trembling with pent-up anger

12. Posture Shifts

Back stiffening and chin lifting defiantly

Shoulders jerking or twitching

Rigid stance as though ready for confrontation

13. Inner Thoughts (for internal POV)

“I could feel the blood boiling in my veins.”

“The room seemed to close in on me.”

“My pulse thundered in my ears.”

14. Displacement of Anger

Kicking objects on the ground (chairs, trash bins)

Storming off abruptly or slamming doors

Snapping at someone unrelated to the cause of anger

15. Temperature Descriptions (metaphors/sensations)

Heat rushing to their face or spreading through their chest

A cold sensation washing over them, signaling restrained anger

Feeling fire “lick” at their insides or their temper “ignite”

16. Instinctive Responses

A growl or grunt escaping their lips

Baring their teeth as if instinctively defensive

Ripping or tearing something in their grip

17. Silence as a Weapon

Pausing dramatically before responding

Refusing to speak or meet someone’s eyes

The ominous quiet just before they explode

18. Physical Sensations

Muscles twitching or vibrating under the skin

Heart pounding visibly at their throat or chest

A bitter taste in their mouth or nausea from anger

19. Reactive Behaviors

Interrupting others to correct or attack

Dismissing concerns with a quick wave of the hand

Throwing out ultimatums like “Don’t push me!”

20. Lingering Aftermath

Hands trembling after the initial outburst

A headache, buzzing ears, or lingering tension

Regret or shame slowly replacing the heat of the anger

These signs can be layered together to create realistic and powerful depictions of anger, whether it’s smoldering beneath the surface or erupting violently.

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I-

why is my number one fic a non-canon one, is my life really that boring? /j

it does look interesting tho

Spin this wheel of ~300 AO3 tags three times.

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*writes two paragraphs after months of literally nothing and it took three hours*

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You, every night.

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Train time

Rules: Tagger gives a word, then for each letter of that word you share a sentence/excerpt from your WIPs that starts with that letter.

again thans for the tag @arrow-jsy. the word is Whisper

W - "Will you come back for me? I don't want to stay here"

H - Hell will never again reach Edwin Payne, not while Charles Rowland has any say in it.

I - " I don't remember... why can't I remember?"

S - " Someone has to do this, and I can't let one of you die, it's not how it's supposed to happen"

P - Part of me wants to help her, but the other part, the new human and emotional one doesn't want to hurt him or any of them.

E - Esther raises her cane, and he doesn't move out of the way, he barely even flinches as she slams it into his chest.

R - Right as it happens, Crystal opens her eyes and she can't stop the few tears that come out

again thank you so much for the oportunity, I loved sharing this little bits (The last two actually go together! :D)

Tag time! @fairandfatalasfair, @mirellapryce, @zmorak, @arrowsource (Passing this one back to you) no pressure to anybody though

The word is: COIN

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Was scrolling through AO3 and found this gem

Enemy to parent is a trope we have to popularise lmao

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I really don't understand how "without getting kudos or comments a fanfiction author is going to assume that people who clicked their fic didn't like it" became a controversial take.

I don't know why some people think an author should imagine, or guess that people who click their fic enjoyed it it when nobody is telling them that.

If you're re-reading a fic constantly, or leaving it up in your tab so that it re-loads every day for a hundred days the author is not going to know that unless you tell them. They'd love to hear it. It would make their day.

And if you don't tell them you liked their fic, there's no reason for them to assume you did.

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Wip time part 2 electric boogaloo

Rules: Tagger gives a word, then for each letter of that word you share a sentence/excerpt from your WIPs that starts with that letter.

The word is IDYLLIC and the amazing @arrow-jsy tagged me

I - "I'm sorry, you did what now?"

D - "Did you really think you could steal from me and get away with it?"

Y - " You'd make a nice addition to my collection, but I'll give you an out since I'm so kind"

L - "Lady of the birds, and My mother, the Corvid Queen"

L - Little bits of spider web stuck to his mouth when the creature left it, causing him to cough, but that is not what surprises them.

I - " I love them like one loves the stars, you don't expect the stars to love you back"

C - Crashing into the wall, she waits for any sign of acknowledgment and when she doesn't get it she slams into the rock wall again and again

Some tags (No pressure though!) @aletterinthenameofsanity , @ahyperactivehero, @dead-but-still-sarcastic

The word is : Please

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Wip train choo choo!

Rules: Tagger gives a word, then for each letter of that word you share a sentence/excerpt from your WIPs that starts with that letter.

thank you so much @arrow-jsy for the tag, I'll complete the rest on different posts <3. The word is library

L - Looking accross the room at him, surrounded by people who did not know him but yet acted like they were owed his time.

I - " I'm your husband! well future husband anyway"

B - But it is Niko who finally breaks the silence, kind as she always has been, and offers Charles the spare bed in their apartment.

R - Running away from the house as fast as they can, they are able to hear Death's arrival, and Brandon Devlin's screams as he is dragged to hell

A - "Actually, I do. We're partners"

R - resting is the last thing on his mind, but he does it anyway

Y - " You'll see me again, and I won't remember this. It will not have happened yet for me, I'm sorry for everything I'll do"

Some tags, but no pressure: @fairandfatalasfair, @genevievefangirl and @anything-thats-rock-and-roll

Your word is:

Rose

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Program 38 bad quality memes without context

some spoilers so after the first one watch at your own risk

I would too if I had powers honestly

Emily my beloved part one

Emily my beloved part 2, also my ship. They aren't dating (yet) but they're my ship.

wyatt is such a nice guy, I sure hope nothing bad happens to him

oh-

Jay x Kelsey my loves. I'd say poor Em but she has me (and Vanessa) to love her.

thats all for now :p, go read program 38 and have a nice day

book review coming soon, because its been years since I reviewed something and I wanna do it properly

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