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Using Limiting Beliefs To Go Deeper With Characterization 

By Lisa Hall-Wilson

I’ve been asked for more advanced deep point of view tips, so let’s dive deep(er)!!

What is deep point of view? This is a writing style where the psychic distance between the point of view character and the reader has been removed.… Read the post

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Can We Talk? Interviewing Your Characters

by Sarah Sally Hamer

We all want to know our characters better, to make them ‘jump off the page’ or be ‘less like cardboard.’ But it’s not as easy as it sounds. After all, our characters ‘talk’ to US. How is it possible they don’t also come alive for our readers?… Read the post

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How to Show Emotion in Characters Who Hide Their Feelings

by Eldred Bird

As writers we’ve all had “show, don’t tell” pounded into our heads by teachers, editors, and other writers. That’s all well and good in most situations, but what if you have a character who doesn’t like to show how they’re feeling.… Read the post

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Write Authentic Characters and Connect With Readers

By Lori Freeland

There are many crucial parts to putting a story together. But most writing teachers will tell you the key to catching and keeping readers is to build an emotional connection. One way to make  that happen is through authenticity—of your characters, their arcs and relationships, and how they react to the world around them.… Read the post

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Want Your Characters to Stand Out? Give Them a Skill

by Angela Ackerman

One worry that can plague writers is whether their characters are original enough or not. After all, readers meet a lot of characters over time, so how can writers make sure their characters are fresh and interesting? How can they make sure their story’s cast has that WOW factor that ensures they stay with readers long after the book closes?… Read the post

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