Creative writing tips – Jean's Writing

You don’t need a fancy program either.

Sometimes we forget about the good ole, tried and true programs to achieve a new and dazzling effect.

PowerPoint to the rescue!

D. Wallace Peach has posted a step-by-step process by which you can make a professional book trailer. Click on her link and see how easy it can be to make a trailer for your book.

MAKE A BOOK TRAILER WITH POWERPOINT

Give it a shot and then share with us your end product. Would love to see what you come up with.

Not sure about using PowerPoint? Check out these Top Tips and Tricks.

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We all like to think we can spot a lie from ten paces. But can we really? How many times has someone fooled you?

Why am I asking about liars? Because knowing how to spot one, is helpful in writing. If we know how people recognize when someone is lying we can use those signs for a villain. The body language of a liar is great fodder for a story.

Add body language of a liar to round out your antagonist.

So if you bullshit meter needs fine turning then check out this article on this subject…

10 Easy Ways to Recognize Liars by Lifespan

Here is the show don’t tell, tips I gleaned about liars.

Fails to make eye contact. Looks at the floor, ceiling or hands. Or, make eye contact with an unblinking stare.
Avoids using contractions. “I did not…” instead of “I didn’t…”
Answers question with a question to stall for time.
They fidget sometimes excessively with ear, nose, or pockets, purses or play with keys etc.
Turn away from the speaker, blink rapidly, smile falters. Cross their arms which is a sign of being “closed” to the subject.
Runaway talker. They might embellish their story to make it more believable.
Gets angry. Becomes defensive. Tries to divert attention on to another person.
Changes the subject to avoid answering a question.
Eyes are the big tip-off. Right-handed people will look up and to the left if trying to remember. If trying to make something up, they look to the right.
They may blink rapidly or rub eyes.
Sweating, blushing, trembling and difficulty swallowing may indicate a lie.
Don’t miss the micro-expressions. A fleeting smile, a furrowed brow, etc. Although quick, these can tell you a lot.