Remember to keep in mind whether or not the character knows if they are going to die. Someone who knows that they're going to die has time to contemplate their death and they might spend a lot of time reminiscing and thinking about all the things that they haven't done in life. A surprise death should come as a shock value but might give the character a quick glimpse of the missing parts of their life.
If the death is from poison or another non-violent method of demise it might come suddenly in the middle of a completely normal activity. In that case, it is a good idea to start to lengthen sentences as the moment of death approaches.
Remember that death is a turning point in many aspects. Something about it can feel otherworldly or ethereal. Basically, it is important to focus on a certain moment in time. It needs to be pulled out to make people feel strongly about things. Powerful language and colloquialisms work well in this scene.
If the death is from poison or another non-violent method of demise it might come suddenly in the middle of a completely normal activity. In that case, it is a good idea to start to lengthen sentences as the moment of death approaches.
Remember that death is a turning point in many aspects. Something about it can feel otherworldly or ethereal. Basically, it is important to focus on a certain moment in time. It needs to be pulled out to make people feel strongly about things. Powerful language and colloquialisms work well in this scene.