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In September, I mentioned the launch of Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, listing beats you can use to convey:

Interest

Commonly used in a romantic setting, these are some nice ways to show interest between characters.

Eyes

• She anchored her attention on…
• For a moment, his eyes hung on the [object].
• He shifted his gaze to the [object].
• His eyes retraced their path to…
• Her eyes darted toward…
• His dark-eyed gaze tugged at her heart.

Hands & Feet

• She spread her arms wide.
• He held out his arms.
• She raised a hand in greeting.
• He snapped to attention.
• He leaned forward, his fingers laced before him on the tabletop.
• He gestured a little too excitedly and nearly toppled off the couch.
• Her…