Writing the Intimate Character

Description

What makes a good story so compelling? Characters. Unforgettable, vivid, chatty, bold, wild, foolish, singular characters that are so authentic, so true and real, that you feel as if you’re living in their world—or, even better, inside of them. Strong point of view creates a powerful, sensory experience that draws readers into your characters’ inner landscape and confidently directs your audience to the story you’re trying to tell. When the masterful use of point of view is applied to a story, it won’t just tell readers about an experience; it will allow them to live it through a character. Writing the Intimate Character eschews the dull, didactic explanations of point of view so commonly found in other writing texts. Instead you’ll discover a point-of-view system based on character cues: specific behaviors, sensory perceptions, dialogue, and visual imagery.