Cheat Sheet for Writing Emotion

Anger:

  • Grinding teeth
  • Narrowing eyes
  • Yelling
  • A burning feeling in the chest
  • Heavy breathing
  • Unjustified or justified accusations towards other characters
  • Jerky movements
  • Glaring
  • Violence
  • Stomping
  • Face reddening
  • Snapping at people

Sadness:

  • Lack of motivation
  • Messy appearance
  • Quiet
  • Slow movements
  • Crying
  • Inability to sleep
  • Frowning
  • Red eyes
  • Isolating oneself
  • Fatigue
  • Not concentrating