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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Truth or Dare: Conversations with an aspiring novelist”

Conversations: How to write Emotions part 2

Yesterday, I told you the story of Darla, and how she showed us 2 of the four layers of emotions. Today, let’s talk about the final two layers. Just as …

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How to write a novelmy book therapySusan May Warrenwriting emotions

Conversations: How to show emotions part 1

I am sitting in a different coffee shop this morning¸ in Oregon, missing Sally, but happy to be with my co-writer, Rachel Hauck as we teach at the Oregon Christian …

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emotionSusan May Warren

Conversations: How to use Action to show emotions!

Sally is on vacation this week, so I had some reading time in the coffee shop this morning. Since we’re talking about Showing versus Telling this week month, I picked …

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Showing versus TellingSusan May Warren

What is the difference between Showing and Telling?

Showing is NOT about describing everything that happens. Showing is about helping the reader experience the emotions and motivations of the character. It’s about the reader getting into the character’s head to enjoy the journey.”

building emotions in your characterscene craftingShowing versus TellingSusan May Warrenwriting a novel

Conversations: The powerful use of Internal Monologue

“I’d thought she’d never get here.” Sally shot me a look as she sat down on the Adirondack chair next to me.  She eyed me warily. “Were you talking to …

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conversationsdialogueinternal monologuescenesSubtextingSusan May WarrenTone of Voice
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