Pen & Polish | Writing + Editing Studio on Instagram: "Here’s what no one tells you 👇 Readers don’t cry because your character does… they cry because they recognize the moment before the tears fall. So instead of naming emotion, try revealing it through small, human details. Here are 5 ways to show emotion that hit harder than “she cried.” 👇 1️⃣ Show resistance, not release. Emotion feels strongest when it’s being held back. ⏩ Her throat tightened, but she kept stirring the tea. ⏩ He blinked f