How do we use subtext to communicate setting and description? Subtext is all about what's not said. It's about what's implied, the innuendo and euphemism; it's layered implication, it's infused into facial expressions and tone of voice--it's … [Read more]
4 Ways To Create Unique Character Voice That Work For Any Novel
Creating unique character voice for your characters is essential for great fiction. Even classical writers like Tolkien writing in omniscient point of view were able to imbue their characters with enough uniqueness that you felt like they were an … [Read more]
Buffy vs Bella: Why Your Characters Need To Be Proactive
Characters who make decisions that push the story forward are more engaging, more interesting, and more like-able than characters who are passive. This is a mistake I continue to make over and over. It doesn't seem to matter how well I know this … [Read more]
3 Reasons Deep Point Of View Might Not Be Working For Your Story
When writing in deep point of view, even though this writing technique is visceral and delivers an emotional punch -- sometimes it just doesn't seem to be working. There's no depth. Readers aren't connecting with your characters. Assuming the story … [Read more]
4 Times You Shouldn’t Write In Deep Point Of View
Deep point of view is a popular writing technique and is recommended by editors and agents. The appeal of deep point of view is putting readers IN the action of the story -- handing them a set of virtual reality goggles. Deep point of view is … [Read more]
4 Point of View Breaks That Sneak In Even When You Know Better
Point of view errors break the fictive dream for readers. This is a problem in general, but in deep point of view where the aim is to create an immersive experience for a reader - this is equivalent of ripping off the virtual reality goggles without … [Read more]
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