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Writing Tip #1 

• Take advantage of beats – no more sighing or shrugging!
  People can sigh or shrug occasionally but it’s much more interesting to use beats that improve sense of place and character. One great way to do this is to plan out the scene beforehand and really think about where everyone is and what they would be doing, and use beats of what they’re doing instead of just making them shrug. 

• Example: maybe they chew a handful of peanuts, or run their hand along a banister, or hold out a cup of hot cocoa for a friend)