JT Allen

Hype people up for your original writing project (no fanfiction please- it's a wonderful medium but not the focus of this blog post) or work in progress by giving us some juicy details!

TODAY'S QUESTION:

Anger is really easy to show in an argument: arguing, yelling, hitting people or things. As tension builts, anger rises, and once the argument is over, your character might still be angry.

Here are some ways you can show how anger builds or lingers.

Clenching fists, jaw or grinding teeth.

Tapping fingers or foot impatiently.

Giving short, clipped answers.

Forced or fake smiles.

Glaring or narrowed eyes. Rolling eyes.

Cold, sarcastic comments disguised as jokes.

Slamming doors or dropping objects.

Withdrawing from conversation or space. Or walking away mid-conversation.

Pacing or restless movement.

Muttering under breath.

Sudden, sharp gestures.

Ignoring someone deliberately.

Excessive cleaning or other nervous habits to distract themselves

Picking fights over trivial things.

Staring silently, making the other person uncomfortable.

Repeating the same point over and over again, or doing the same thing over and over again.

Controlling or micromanaging situations.

Using humor to mask irritation.

Cold touch (like a stiff handshake).

"you made them, just make them do what you want!"