Thanks!

Absolutely, and well said 🙂 And once you do that, the writing part gets so much easier. It eliminates so many common writing problems, because you just aren't making them anymore.

You're most welcome! I'm so glad it clicked for you 🙂

Omni is SO hard because of those reasons. It all comes down to the nuance, and a single word can change an entire paragraph.

I love vocal tics! They're such a great characterization and voice tool. I actually have a listing for that in my character files for each character 🙂

Thanks! It really is, and why I was thrilled when it dawned on me how much POV creates voice. I was like, "I finally have a way to explain and teach it!" lol

Thanks for having me! Oh, same here. It's my favorite technique because it's so integral to writing, and you can do so much with it.

You can't look at your characters in the abstract. You have to see them yourself as flesh and blood people who you could argue with or wish better for. Then you can nail them. You'll know them as well as you know yourself.

Looking at a scene through the character's eyes really hit home for me. This is something I can use now. Thank you!

One thing I've done is think about vocal tics. Some people say "um" when they're nervous. Others might have more hesitation. Others will rush through their words. These ticks suggest personality and make a character feel more human while adding differentiation.