Once I realized what subtext was and the different ways I could use it effectively, it became a go-to tool for deep point of view. I had a reader ask: Can subtext replace dialogue and how would that look? Subtext is silent communication. It's the … [Read more]
How To Use Beats To Keep Long Dialogue Passages Interesting Even If There’s No Action
There are times in a manuscript where your characters engage in a longer dialogue exchange. Ideally, those dialogue passages are where important information is revealed for readers. In deep point of view, we want to avoid using dialogue tags (he … [Read more]
4 Steps Anyone Can Take To Avoid Writer Burnout
Writer burnout is a real thing and it's absolutely devastating. How awful to have the time to do what you love to do, but not be able to bring yourself to the laptop to do it. Sometimes this is just a simple sign of procrastination or fatigue, but … [Read more]
3 Tips On Writing Internal Conflict With Emotional Punch
Does your main character have a line in the sand, a personal boundary or belief they will not violate? This internal conflict is central stories written in deep point of view often. What happens if the character violates their belief or boundary? … [Read more]
4 Ways To Write Dynamic Character Descriptions
Last week, I shared about describing minor characters and how we shouldn't let these opportunities pass us by. This week, I wanted to dive deep into how our protagonists (and antagonists) describe themselves. This often trips up new writers and … [Read more]
Write Minor Character Descriptions Like A Pro Even If You’re A Beginner
There are serious pitfalls in adhereing only to "show don't tell" when it comes to character descriptions because there's so much more you can do than simply catalogue a character's appearance. The goal with any character description should be to … [Read more]
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