Do beta readers keep saying, ‘I’m not in her head’ or, ‘this still feels distant,’? You’re not alone. This is by far the most difficult aspect of deep POV to put into practice. What if you learned how to transform character thoughts into forces of internal conflict that reveal personality,…
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Deep POV Mastery Series
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How To Write Compelling Raw Emotion In Deep POV
This is part of a continuing series on more advanced posts in the Deep POV Mastery Series. You’ve been writing for a while, so you already know the basics of deep point of view, but you’re still asking how to go deeper! Emotion is the glue that holds everything together,…
Deep Point Of View
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How To Show Don’t Tell Backstory In Deep POV
Showing a character’s backstory in deep pov is tricky. It’s always easier to use the author voice to explain or summarize what’s already happened, why the character is acting or thinking a certain way, explain erratic behaviour, etc. and just move on with the story. Choosing deep point of view…
Deep Point Of View
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Make The Most Of Sensory Detail In Deep POV
Using sensory details is something even new authors know they need to make the most of! With Deep point of view, your use of sensory details needs to level up. Using sensory details is one way to avoid cliché and pull your reader deeper into the story while being super…
Deep Point Of View
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4 Tips For Rewriting In Deep Point Of View With Examples
You asked for it! Let’s dive into some examples so you can see a deep point of view rewrite in action! From time to time I ask my audience what kind of content would help them learn best, and every single time I get the same answer: examples. I dove…
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Mastering Character Description Without Info Dumps In Deep POV
How to fix info dumps in character description using deep POV.