3T Writing Tidbit

Create tension and pump up emotion by giving the heroine's feelings as she approaches a scene.

Flash example.

Before:

I flung open the door and confronted him.

After:

My heart pounded as I stood outside the door, my mouth dry as cotton balls. He wasn't going to like this at all, but duty drove me. I had to do this. I flung open the door and confronted him.

Published since 2009, over the years I've accumulated various items of writing wisdom. The Third Tuesday Writing Tidbit showcases these items in no particular order. Click here to see all 3T Tidbits.