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Hi!
So, I’m working on one of WIPs and adding action tags. I like to use hand movements and I want to show a “hurry up”, like the character spinning his wrist in a circle…but I can’t figure out how to explain it.
Any suggestions?
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You know what? We should put that on the blog and see what people say.
I would probably say something like “gestured with his hand” but if you had to describe that motion to somebody, what does it look like? That’s a tough one!
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It was actually one of the comments in your critique. So, I’m walking around the house doing the motion and not knowing how to write it lol
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It’s one of those things where usually if I explain to somebody what I’m trying to do, the mere act of explaining it and describing it to them tells me what I need to write.
Usually. Not always.
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Stirred the air with his fingers? Maybe?
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Ehh…
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😶🙄🙃
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