Gestures, Movements, and Pointless Beats

Don’t use dialogue tags. Instead, use beats of action. This was the common wisdom when I entered the world of writing. Dialogue tags were unnecessary and cluttered up the narrative. Instead, include beats of action, movement, and expressions. I’d love to say that I nailed this but it is probably a really good thing that … Continue reading Gestures, Movements, and Pointless Beats →