Thanks for your insight! I totally see what you mean. My goal with that example was to help beginners find a middle ground between showing and telling, since fully showing emotion through behaviour alone can be a bit advanced for those just starting out. Here's example of showing using dialogue: Telling: She was angry. Showing: Her hands clenched into fists, and her jaw tightened as she glared at him. 'How could you do this?' she spat, her voice laced with venom. Here is another example: Telling: She was unsure whether to accept the job offer. Showing: Her gaze flickered away for a moment before she forced a smile. 'It's an interesting opportunity,' she said, her voice lacking its usual enthusiasm. There are also many other examples in the video that lean more toward pure showing, where I focus on characters’ actions and descriptive details to reveal emotions. Appreciate your feedback, and I’ll keep this in mind as I create future content!

​@@imagineforestCool, Makes sense

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Thank you!

Glad you liked it - Thanks!

I appreciate your honesty! Naming can be subjective, and I get that Lafaias Aleanathem might not be for everyone. I'll look into improving the generator for future videos. In the meantime, what kind of names do you think would work better?

Thanks! I’m glad you liked the approach! Vonam Bannitlithar is a fantastic name-very unique!

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@@mimi_kamado9088I’m brandon who is both of y’all?😭

Why is everybody doing this so last minute😭

@@EditsbyJeffyboiCause i was to lazy to do the assignment

@@EditsbyJeffyboiWhat is your name

Thank you for your comment! You’re absolutely right! Word choice should always be tailored to the target audience. Advanced vocabulary could suit a novel for older readers or a more specialised audience, where such language enhances the depth and sophistication of the text (i.e. horror or sci-fi novels aimed at adults). However, for a general audience or younger readers, it's important to use simpler, more straightforward language to ensure that the message is clear and engaging. Striking the right balance between rich vocabulary and accessibility helps keep the reader interested and ensures the writing is both impactful and understandable.

Ah that's awesome! Good luck with your novel!

@imagineforest Thanks. The type of prologue I'm writing is a flashback prologue. It doesn't focus on the main protagonist but instead a side character who witnesses a catastrophe which is later revealed to be inexplicably linked to the main plot and storyline.

@@gatheringleaves Wow!! That sounds intriguing 🤩

Thanks for your comment! You're right-there's no one-size-fits-all approach to writing a picture book. My video covers 18 steps that can help guide the process, but every writer has their own unique method. The key is to find what works best for you and your creative process. 🙂

Thank you. Sure we can look into this.

Hi! The community features on Imagine Forest won't be returning, but the site is still live and running - You can still access all the great resources that helped make Imagine Forest so valuable for writers, including the story creator, writing challenges, prompts, reading lists, guides and more - and all without needing to create an account! We hope this helps! Thanks for your comment! :)

You're welcome! These writing prompts themselves aren't copyrighted, so feel free to use them as inspiration for your own stories. However please do not directly copy them word to word without credit. Think of them as jumping-off points to launch your own unique stories. Hope this helps!

These writing prompts themselves aren't copyrighted, so feel free to use them as inspiration for your own stories. However please do not directly copy them word to word without credit. Think of them as jumping-off points to launch your own unique stories. Hope this helps!

Thank you so much! Timestamps have now been added :)

@@imagineforest Cool! :D