Yes, there are style changes we can make, like removing as many tags as we can and ditching sensing and thinking words. But deep POV is strongly tethered to characterization. Good characterization.
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Jun 09 2015
Deep P.O.V. Part One—What IS It? How Do We DO It?
Everyone wants it. Readers love it. Uh, but what IS it? How do I do it? Can I order some on-line?
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Jun 01 2015
Choosing a P.O.V.—What is BEST for YOUR Story? Structure Part 9
P.O.V. used properly can create entire worlds, and breathe life into characters. Used improperly, it can make your reader feel like she’s been bungee-corded to Satan’s Merry-Go-Round—not good.
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May 20 2015
Is Your Story PRIMAL?—Anatomy of a Best-Selling Story Part 6
The plot is the foundation. Now what you construct on top of that foundation can be super-complex. Note I wrote complex NOT complicated.
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May 18 2015
Your Novel in ONE Sentence—Anatomy of Story Part 5
In the world of screenwriting there is a tenet, “Give me the same, but different.” This axiom still holds true when it comes to novels.
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