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Why Emotional Scenes Still Feel Flat

Guest Blogger — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0000

It's not about how much emotion is in a scene, it's about how it changes across the scene itself. Do your characters change? Susan can help you with them.

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When Deep POV Revisions Feel Flat (And What To Fix Instead)

Guest Blogger — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Here are five revision traps to avoid, especially when you're writing in Deep POV. (A Big One: when you’re revising sentences instead of emotional moments.)

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Fix Flat Deep POV: 7 Probing Questions for Better Immersion

Guest Blogger — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This Deep POV post offers advanced techniques. Deep POV thrives on stress, tension, and internal conflict. It's messy, risky, and opinionated.

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Writing Subtext for Non-POV Characters

Guest Blogger — Wed, 28 May 2025 08:21:00 +0000

How do you show a non-POV character’s priorities, motives, or thoughts when Deep POV only allows the reader to know what the POV character knows?

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The Essential Deep POV Checklist: 11 Tips For Better Writing

Guest Blogger — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:39:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted a guide to follow regarding writing in Deep Point of View? Lisa Hall-Wilson has created one just for you!

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6 Questions To Go Deeper With Subtext In Fiction

Guest Blogger — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:52:00 +0000

Subtext is a quick effective way to deepen your fiction? Here are 6 ways to achieve better subtext (that invites your readers deeper into your story).

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POV: How Deep Should You Go?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Do you logically understand what Deep POV is and still don't feel confident in how to write it? Then this is the post for you!

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Best Pro Tip For Writing in Deep POV

Guest Blogger — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:16:00 +0000

Lisa Hall Wilson explains Deep Point of View (POV) and the ONE "pro tip" that makes it work. (Includes examples!)

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What’s Your Body Language IQ?

Guest Blogger — Mon, 31 May 2021 10:03:00 +0000

How well do you read body language? Margie Lawson helps you evaluate your body language IQ and shows how characters' behavioral clues drive scenes.

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4 Ways Movement Effects Deep POV

Guest Blogger — Wed, 26 May 2021 08:55:00 +0000

Lisa Hall-Wilson shows us 4 ways movement can help or hinder deep POV. Dig into how your character would observe and absorb their world.

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