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,…
Tag: writing fiction
Banned From Facebook And Instagram – And You’re Next!
It’s the end of an era for me. I’ve been permanently banned from Facebook (and Instagram) after 17years on Facebook with no infractions, violations, or even a time-out. Want to know why? I used what I can only assume is a banned word. “Cocaine” A friend shared a post that…
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…
Mastering Character Description Without Info Dumps In Deep POV
How to fix info dumps in character description using deep POV.
Writing Insecure Characters
If your character is going to struggle with insecurity, it’s important to show this emotion clearly.
Creating unique voices for multiple POV characters – and how to show their emotions
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…