Jaycee Woods

Prompt: Does describing someone collapsing “like a puppet whose strings were cut” too cliché?

Copilot: It’s a bit of a classic, which means it can sometimes feel overused. If you’re looking to freshen it up, how about “collapsed like a house of cards,” or “fell as if the floor had vanished beneath them”? Both convey the suddenness and helplessness without leaning on a well-trodden simile. What do you think?

Prompt: “collapsed as if her spine were snapped” as a more gruesome alternative?

Copilot: That definitely amps up the intensity and adds a visceral, gruesome touch. It paints a vivid picture of the collapse, making it clear just how sudden and

Prompt: It occurs when a female character learns that the man she had been talking to is the feared Butcher who haunts the rebels’ dreams.

Copilot: That’s a powerful moment. Describing her collapse as if her spine were snapped adds a visceral, intense reaction that underscores the gravity of her realization. It vividly conveys the shock and fear she feels upon discovering the true identity of the man she’s been talking to. This detail will definitely leave a strong impression on your readers.