Time heals all wounds so the saying goes. Can’t say whether that’s a universal truth or not, but the passage of time does affect how we think about, talk about, and express past emotions. When learning to write in deep point of view, one of the first foundational tools for…
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5 Tips On Writing A Trauma Backstory
Life is hard and as writers, we aren’t doing our jobs unless our characters struggle. Am I right? Good fiction isn’t borne out in the comfortable and easy living we might dream about, but in the tension and conflict between characters and/or their own desires. Giving a character a backstory…
What Is Deep Point of View And Why Should You Learn It?
I LOVE Deep Point of View (POV). Back in the early 2000’s, I noticed some of the novels I was reading were written in a style that felt new and fresh. I was immersed into story in a way I hadn’t been before, and I was a little addicted to…
The Power of Touch in Fiction
Interpersonal touch is a huge part of any society regardless of time or culture. A pat on the back, a heavy grip, a shoulder knock, we touch ourselves and other people all the time, and are programmed to interpret all of these subtle nuanced touches by filtering them through social…
4 Ways To Be Invisible with Deep Point of View
When writing in Deep point of view, the author’s job is to be invisible. Readers want to immerse themselves in the story in real time, they want to take the journey with your characters and experience everything the character is going through. They want the virtual reality headset. You…
Using Personal Vows To Increase Story Tension
It’s summertime here and the sun is shining. My outdoor office is my favourite place to be and my fingertips are flying across the keys working on new stories. Today, I am guest-posting over at Kristen Lamb’s blog. I would love for you to send Kristen some blog love and…