How do emotions develop? How do they feel? What happens to our bodies? How do we recognize them in others? How do other authors describe them? Here is an overview of all the emotions we have dealt with in the manther blog so far—with links to the respective articles, of course.
The topic of nudity and shame has been front and centre of many debates in modern times, especially owing to the rise of naturalism and the normalization of nudity in public spaces. This discussion, however, goes further than just simple, cultural nuances. It crosses over into the zone of mental health and psychology as the … Continue reading Nudity and Shame – A Psychological Exploration→
In our society, there is often a strong emphasis on serving certain superficial morals. However, these morals have a tendency to trigger feelings of shame, especially if we are influenced by petit-bourgeois culture. In this blog post, we will explore how petty-bourgeois moral codes affect our shame impulse. What exactly is petty-bourgeois morality? Petty bourgeois … Continue reading The connection between petty bourgeois morality and shame→
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of excitement – a state that often plays a major role in prose. Describing excited people can create a compelling and dynamic atmosphere in our stories, but sometimes it can be a challenge to authentically portray all the different facets of this state. In this post, we’ll look … Continue reading Masterfully describe excitement→
Are you struggling to give your characters the powerful expression of oppression that does justice to its complexity? Do you feel overwhelmed by how deeply it can affect a person’s mental, emotional, physical and cognitive levels? As erotic writers, we may know how these emotions play out in our stories. But when it comes time … Continue reading Oppression in Creative Writing→
Literature lives from emotions. That’s why it’s important for us authors to understand emotions and describe them as vividly as possible. Our series on emotions today is about one of the strongest feelings: hate. Physical signalsMental reactionsEmotional reactionsCognitive reactions Main triggers for hateCase studyProse Physical signals: Facial expressions: A person who hates may show an … Continue reading Hate in Creative Writing→
In literature, there are countless representations of gazes that reflect the emotions of protagonists. In this regard, authors use various literary techniques to emphasize the importance of looks in their stories and to convey the characters’ emotions. Here are some examples: Gaze descriptions: Authors may use detailed descriptions of gazes to illustrate the emotions of … Continue reading Literary descriptions of the gaze→
Um einen inneren Konflikt zu beschreiben, kannst du körperliche Signale ebenso heranziehen wie geistige, emotionale oder kognitive Reaktionen. Wir spielen das an einem Beispiel durch.
One word that rarely comes up these days is “reluctance.” I stumbled across it by accident the other day and thought it would fit the “ENF” genre quite nicely. Things happen “reluctantly“, that is, against the protagonist’s will. She has to deal with that emotionally. Synonyms In Stefan Zweig’s novella “Die Mondscheingasse,” there is another … Continue reading Reluctance→
Lecter: Was tut er, dieser Mann, den Sie suchen? Clarice: Er tötet Frauen. Lecter: Nein, das ist nebensächlich. Was ist das Vordringliche bei all seinem Tun? Die Frage ist, welche Bedürfnisse er durch Töten befriedigt. Clarice: Abreaktion der Wut … Versuch gesellschaftlicher Anerkennung. .. und Überwindung sexueller Frustration. (Ted Tally: Das Schweigen der Lämmer) Triebfeder … Continue reading Emotionen – die Triebfeder hinter jeder Handlung→
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