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Dialogue Tags

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

Eating

Drinking

Warm/Hot

Part X

How to show pleasure

dilated pupils

mouth half opened

increased heart rate

increased breath rate

increased blood flow

heightened sensitivity

body parts turning warm and flushed

body parts becoming engorged or wet

tension in the entire body

trembling

involuntary contractions

hard to speak, but incapable to be quiet

How to show tenderness

sincere, warm, and open smile

slow and soft movements

leaning in towards what they feel tender about

listening carefully, head held towards them

gentle tone of voice

softening of facial expressions

relaxed eyebrows

soft and relaxed eyes

a hint of a tear appearing

relaxed mouth with a little smile

gently touching or stroking who or what they feel tender about

calm breathing, not too shallow, not too deep

How to show guilt

avoiding eye contact or looking down

tightness in the shoulders, neck, and jaw

being hunched over, slumped shoulders, making themself small

turning their body away from who they feel guilty towards

sweaty palms

trembling hands

heart racing

fidgeting with their entire body

crossing and uncrossing one’s legs

shifting from one foot to the other

pacing around

knot in the stomache, not being able to eat or eating too much to compensate

a feeling of heaviness in their body

How to show curiosity

open, dilated eyes

holding eye contact

raised eyebrows

tilting of the head

leaning towards what they find curious

mouth slightly open

uncrossed arms

actively listening

holding still, so they don't miss anything

More: How to write emotions Masterpost

Amnesia Prompts (132 Prompts)

Anger Prompts (786 Prompts)

Angst Prompts (351 Prompts)

Apocalyptic World/Horror Prompts (1831 Prompts)

Captivity/Imprisoned Prompts (272 Prompts)

Cheating/Infidelity Prompts (544 Prompts)

Death/Grief Prompts (673 Prompts)

Enemies to Lover Prompts (2088 Prompts)

Fantasy Prompts (2222 Prompts)

Fluff/Romance/Domestic Prompts (1400 Prompts)

Forbidden Love Prompts (280 Prompts)

Holiday/Seasonal Prompts (1637 Prompts)

Historical Prompts (1320 Prompts)

Hurt/Comfort Prompts (816 Prompts)

Injuries/Illness/Selfharm Prompts (430 Prompts)

Loneliness/Shame Prompts (568 Prompts)

Mafia/Gangster/Mobster Prompts (921 Prompts)

Misc Prompts (982 Prompts)

Occupations Prompts (1634 Prompts)

Pregnancy/Abortion/Miscarriage Prompts (72 Prompts)

Random Titles Prompts (3973 Prompts)

Sci - Fi Prompts (888 Prompts)

Soulmate Prompts (1083 Prompts)

Trauma/Abuse Prompts (421 prompts)

updated May 3 2026. I'm separating the dialogue prompts into their respective sections. Went through Anger & Angst Lists the last few days & separated them into smaller lists. Will be working on the horror/Apocalyptic list next!

PLEASE reblog if you use any of these/wanna share with your writer friends!!

When character is angry:

Snapped

Spat

Snarled

Hissed

Barked

...or sad:

Choked

Mumbled

Managed

Croaked

Murmured

...or if they're feeling nervous:

Stammered

Babbled

Rambled

Muttered

Squeaked

...and even when flirting:

Coaxed

Purred

Teased

Hummed

Anger Prompts (1426 Prompts)

Angst Prompts (4008 Prompts)

Apocalyptic World/Horror Prompts (1765 Prompts)

Enemies to Lover Prompts (1744 Prompts)

Fantasy Prompts (2233 Prompts)

Fluff/Romance/Domestic Prompts (1371 Prompts)

Holiday/Seasonal Prompts (1627 Prompts)

Historical Prompts (1300 Prompts)

Mafia/Gangster/Mobster Prompts (913 Prompts)

Misc Prompts (953 Prompts)

Occupations Prompts (1626 Prompts)

Random Titles Prompts (2886 Prompts)

Sci - Fi Prompts (847 Prompts)

Soulmate Prompts (1036 Prompts)

updated March 30 2026. finally sorted the Sci-Fi section! Heavily debating on separating the angst prompts because the list is so much longer than the rest of the batch.

PLEASE reblog if you use any of these/wanna share with your writer friends!!