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Deep Point Of View

Writing Complex Emotions In Deep POV: Shame

Posted on July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 By Lisa Hall-Wilson

The key to deep POV is specificity and particularity. Put the reader in the scene with the character, in their shoes, inside their head — keep no secrets.

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How To Write Fiction - Advanced Tips

What Is Your Character’s Emotional Kryptonite?

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 By Lisa Hall-Wilson

What emotion will your character avoid at all costs, and what does it cost them to avoid it?

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How To Write Fiction - Advanced Tips

Creating unique voices for multiple POV characters – and how to show their emotions

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 By Lisa Hall-Wilson

So excited to have Aiki Flinthart on the blog today. I’m recovering from knee surgery and Aiki generously stepped in for me and is sharing about creating unique characters. Aiki describes every pantser’s nightmare below, *grin* but don’t panic. You would go through all the same steps to pants your…

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Deep Point Of View

Using Defense Mechanisms To Create Emotional Depth In Fiction

Posted on April 30, 2020August 19, 2020 By Lisa Hall-Wilson

Every character has defense mechanisms they default to, some are chosen involuntarily, some they aren’t even consciously aware of. But all of that will show the reader a lot about who the character is and what’s important to them.

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Deep Point Of View

Brene Brown’s Guide To Creating An Emotional Arc Using Shame

Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2020 By Lisa Hall-Wilson

Shame is one of the most powerful and underused emotions in a fiction-writer’s toolbox. Shame is pervasive and common, it’s ugly and hard to capture well, but deep point of view is the perfect technique to use with this complex emotion. Readers cheer for characters who are relate-able, who stand…

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