Writing Research - Panic (3)

This week's emotion is Panic.

How would you describe the internal/physical response to Panic?
How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Panicked?
What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Panic (2)

This weeks emotion is Panic. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a panicked person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with curiosity?

Writing Research – Angst (3)

This week's emotion is Angst. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Angst? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are feeling Angst? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research – Angst (2)

This weeks emotion is Angst. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an angsty person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with angst?

Writing Research – Contempt (3)

This week's emotion is Contempt. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Contempt? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you feel Contempt? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research – Contempt (2)

This weeks emotion is Contempt. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person exhibiting contempt do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with contempt?

Writing Research - Anticipation (3)

This week's emotion is Anticipation. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Anticipation? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are anticipating? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Anticipation (2)

This weeks emotion is Anticipation. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person who's anticipating something do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with anticipation?

Writing Research - Awe (3)

 

This week's emotion is Awe.

How would you describe the internal/physical response to Awe?


How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Awed?

What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Awe (2)

This weeks emotion is Awe. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an awed person do?

 

What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with awe?

Writing Research - Disgust (3)

This week's emotion is Disgust. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Disgust? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Disgusted? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Disgust (2)

This weeks emotion is Disgust. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a disgusted person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with disgust?

Writing Research - Boredom (3)

This week's emotion is Boredom. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Boredom? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Bored? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Boredom (2)

This weeks emotion is Boredom. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a bored person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with boredom?

Writing Research - Annoyance (3)

This week's emotion is Annoyance. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Annoyance? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Annoyed? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Annoyance (2)

This weeks emotion is Annoyance. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an annoyed person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with annoyance?

Writing Research - Frustration (3)

This week's emotion is Frustration. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Frustration? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Frustrated? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Frustration (2)

This weeks emotion is Frustration. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a frustrated person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with frustration?

Writing Research - Affection (3)

This week's emotion is Affection. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Affection? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Affectionate? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Affection (2)

This weeks emotion is Affection. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an affectionate person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with affection?

Birthmarks (Appearance Question 1 of 10)

So lately I've been working on a new writing project and dealing with all the basics: What's my plot? Who's my main character? Who makes up my supporting cast?

Some people can think up a character with unique characteristics and history on the spot, but I'm not one of those people. In the interest of getting my own creative juices running and adding depth to my protagonist, I've been coming up with a bunch of questions to ask myself about my characters. Typically when I think appearance I think Height, Hair Color, Eye color, Facial hair, Build, etc...

Here's a few others . . .

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Birthmarks 

(Appearance Question 1 of 10)

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Does He/She have one?

Not everyone has a birth mark, but I've never met someone who didn't know.

If yes, where is it? How big is it? What color: Red, Brown, Purple? Is it raised or flat?

 Do they like the mark or do they they try to hide it?

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Is that awkward hairstyle or constant long sleeves hiding something or does he/she wear the mark with pride and fondness?

Finally, I would add moles and freckles under the heading of birthmarks. Does he/she have an awkward mole? Freckles they love or hate?

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Lets humanize our characters. Thoughts?  

Writing Research - Shock (3)

 

This week's emotion is Shock.

How would you describe the internal/physical response to Shock?


How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Shocked?

Does your body shake or do you grow still?

What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Shock (2)

This weeks emotion is Shock. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a shocked person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with shock?

Writing Research - Love (Romantic not sensual) (3)

This week's emotion is Love (Romantic not sensual). How would you describe the internal/physical response to romantic love? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are in love? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Love (Romantic not sensual) (2)

This weeks emotion is Romantic Love. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person do out of love? (nothing dirty please) What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with this kind of love?

Writing Research - Happiness (3)

This week's emotion is Happiness. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Happiness? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are happy? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Happiness (2)

This weeks emotion is Happiness. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a happy person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with happiness?

Writing Research - Excitement (3)

This week's emotion is Excitement. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Excitement? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Excited? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Excitement (2)

This weeks emotion is Excitement. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an excited person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with excitement?

Writing Research - Passion (3)

This week's emotion is Passion. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Passion? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Passionate? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Passion (2)

This weeks emotion is Passion. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a passionate person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with passion?

Writing Research - Worry (3)

This week's emotion is Worry. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Worry? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Worried? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Worry (2)

This weeks emotion is Worry. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a worried person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with worry?

Writing Research - Love (friend – friend) (3)

This week's emotion is friend - friend Love. How would you describe the internal/physical response to friendship love? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you experience friendship love? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Love (friend – friend) (2)

This weeks emotion is Non-Romantic Love, as seen between friends. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person do out of love? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with non-romantic love?

Writing Research - Love (Parent – child) (3)

This week's emotion is Parent - child love. How would you describe the internal/physical response to this love?

 

How does your stomach, head, etc feel in response to love? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Love (Parent – child) (2)

This weeks emotion is Love as seen in families.

 

What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person do out of love for a family member/child? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with this love?

Writing Research - Restlessness (3)

This week's emotion is Restlessness. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Restlessness? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Restless? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Restlessness (2)

This weeks emotion is Restlessness. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a restless person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with restlessness?

Writing Research - Anxiety (3)

This week's emotion is Anxiety. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Anxiety? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are anxious? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Anxiety (2)

This weeks emotion is Anxiety. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a anxious person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with anxiety?

Writing Research - Longing (3)

This week's emotion is Longing. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Longing? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Longing? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Longing (2)

This weeks emotion is Longing. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person filled with longing do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with longing?

Writing Research - Forgiveness

This weeks emotion is Forgiveness. What mannerisms or behaviors do you associate with Forgiveness?

Here are some prompting questions.

How do you know someone is forgiving?

What do they do that indicates they are forgiving?

What do they say and how do they say it?

Do they have involuntary responses?

Is there a physical response to Forgiveness that only the person experiencing it is aware of?

All insight is appreciated!

Writing Research - Desire (3)

This week's emotion is Desire. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Desire? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you desire something? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Desire (2)

This weeks emotion is Desire. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a desirous person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with desire?

Writing Research - Guilt (3)

This week's emotion is Guilt. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Guilt? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Guilty? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Guilt (2)

This weeks emotion is Guilt. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a guilty person do?

 

What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with guilt?

Writing Research - Fondness (3)

This week's emotion is Fondness. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Fondness? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Fond of something/someone? What have you noticed in others?

Writing Research - Fondness (2)

This weeks emotion is Fondness. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person do out of fondness? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with fondness?

Writing Research - Forgiveness (2)

This weeks emotion is Forgiveness. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a forgiving person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with forgiveness?