Tyora Moody

Characters, Emotion and Viewpoint

Characters, Emotion and Viewpoint
by Nancy Kress

I have quite a few books on characterization on my shelf. After I rewrite a few more chapters of my current WIP, I will be concentrating on deepening the point of view (POV) for my characters. Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint is currently on my reading list. — Ty

BOOK DESCRIPTION: The indispensable Write Great Fiction series continues with an in-depth look at three of the most important tools in the writer’s craft: character, emotion and viewpoint. With the tips and techniques in this book, readers will learn how to:

-Create compelling characters that readers believe in -Write scenes that deliver an unforgettable emotional impact -Distinguish among the many different kinds of viewpoint, and choose the one which is right for their story

Each chapter is filled with examples drawn from the work of successful writers and action-and- results exercises that help readers take their lessons to the keyboard.

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