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Writer's Guide to Character Emotion: Best Method to Craft Realistic Character Expression and Emotion: Fiction Writing Tools
The Best Method to Creating Realistic Character Expression and Emotion
*AMAZON BESTSELLER in EDITING, WRITING & REFERENCE*
Most writers struggle with creating a captivating story. The fastest way to improve your writing is by the use of the “Deep Point-of-View” technique, which can transform any novel from mediocre storytelling into riveting prose. This handbook is great for self-published authors, short story writers, and even published authors wanting to instantly enhance their writing skills.
This manual will also explain how you can greatly enhance your characterization by eliminating filtering words, and includes hundreds of amazing tips on how to submerge your readers so deeply into any scene that they will experience the story along with your characters. Also, learn how to avoid “telling” by applying “showing” methods through powerful examples that will deepen the reader’s experience through vivid, sensory details.
Are you ready to instantly take your writing skills to the next level?
*AMAZON BESTSELLER in EDITING, WRITING & REFERENCE*
Most writers struggle with creating a captivating story. The fastest way to improve your writing is by the use of the “Deep Point-of-View” technique, which can transform any novel from mediocre storytelling into riveting prose. This handbook is great for self-published authors, short story writers, and even published authors wanting to instantly enhance their writing skills.
This manual will also explain how you can greatly enhance your characterization by eliminating filtering words, and includes hundreds of amazing tips on how to submerge your readers so deeply into any scene that they will experience the story along with your characters. Also, learn how to avoid “telling” by applying “showing” methods through powerful examples that will deepen the reader’s experience through vivid, sensory details.
Are you ready to instantly take your writing skills to the next level?
222 pages, Paperback
First published February 28, 2014
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Sherry J. Soule
36 books375 followersI am Sherry J. Soule and I was a writer of romantic horror. Please do not confuse me with another author with a similar name that writes fiction, too.
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June 24, 2015
I requested a copy of this book from the author who kindly provided it in exchange for a review. I can honestly say that I have all ready begun using it in my own writing and that it will become one of the few books I refer back to each time I'm in edits on a story. I think the greatest compliment I can give is that even though I own a copy, I went ahead and bought a copy as well from Amazon.com because I believe the author deserved to be paid for such stellar work. It was money well spent.
The greatest thing about the book, to me as an author, was that it explained, with examples, show not tell better than any reference I've ever read. I've always heard to show not tell but never saw a really good example and how to avoid it until this book. If you are an author or a student struggling with show not tell, I'd recommend this book every time. There's more to the book, obviously, but I wanted to highlight the area I most have trouble with and that the book helped. I am thrilled I stumbled upon the author and requested a copy. I would have missed out on one of the best guides to writing character emotion there is.
The greatest thing about the book, to me as an author, was that it explained, with examples, show not tell better than any reference I've ever read. I've always heard to show not tell but never saw a really good example and how to avoid it until this book. If you are an author or a student struggling with show not tell, I'd recommend this book every time. There's more to the book, obviously, but I wanted to highlight the area I most have trouble with and that the book helped. I am thrilled I stumbled upon the author and requested a copy. I would have missed out on one of the best guides to writing character emotion there is.
December 7, 2022
Just what I needed
This was so clear and with definite steps and examples. I know exactly what I need to do. I previously read another book on writing emotions and didn’t get a thing out of it. I was elated to find this one!
This was so clear and with definite steps and examples. I know exactly what I need to do. I previously read another book on writing emotions and didn’t get a thing out of it. I was elated to find this one!
June 13, 2019
Best deep pov series out there
This is the second book in her series and I can honestly say I'm learning a lot. I caught myself, my writing making mistakes she mentions in here. Learning to write by showing, not telling is extremely important in writing deep pov.
I love that she gives you examples of shallow writing, with telling. Then, she takes that shallow writing and gives you an example of it rewritten in deep pov.
She also gives you suggestions on facial expressions and body language to enhance your writing in deep pov.
She'll give you suggestions of authors who write deep pov.
I really enjoyed this because I'm writing my first novel and I want to write a well written novel. I've been buying a lot of my kindle books by self published authors in the genre I'm writing in, paranormal romance-werewolves, and I'm very disappointed at how much telling they do and how they lack substance in their stories.I
This book is helping me a lot along with The Red Sneaker Writer Book series by William Bernhart. Also for my romance book of study I'm reading Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, I know it's not werewolf material but it is romance and she's an amazing writer.
There are a few typos, errors in the book but I'm not taking any stars from that because it's the meat, knowledge I'm taking from the book.
One gripe is that there is no discount from buying the kindle and Audible as most other a discount if you buy the kindle you can get the Audible for a couple of bucks. So I bought the Audible but they don't sink because they are not interlinked like they would be if they were offered as companions with discount. On kindle if they are bought separate you either read the kindle or listen to the Audible, you can't do both. So I hope she links them.
This is the second book in her series and I can honestly say I'm learning a lot. I caught myself, my writing making mistakes she mentions in here. Learning to write by showing, not telling is extremely important in writing deep pov.
I love that she gives you examples of shallow writing, with telling. Then, she takes that shallow writing and gives you an example of it rewritten in deep pov.
She also gives you suggestions on facial expressions and body language to enhance your writing in deep pov.
She'll give you suggestions of authors who write deep pov.
I really enjoyed this because I'm writing my first novel and I want to write a well written novel. I've been buying a lot of my kindle books by self published authors in the genre I'm writing in, paranormal romance-werewolves, and I'm very disappointed at how much telling they do and how they lack substance in their stories.I
This book is helping me a lot along with The Red Sneaker Writer Book series by William Bernhart. Also for my romance book of study I'm reading Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, I know it's not werewolf material but it is romance and she's an amazing writer.
There are a few typos, errors in the book but I'm not taking any stars from that because it's the meat, knowledge I'm taking from the book.
One gripe is that there is no discount from buying the kindle and Audible as most other a discount if you buy the kindle you can get the Audible for a couple of bucks. So I bought the Audible but they don't sink because they are not interlinked like they would be if they were offered as companions with discount. On kindle if they are bought separate you either read the kindle or listen to the Audible, you can't do both. So I hope she links them.
July 15, 2017
I thought this was a great 'craft' book on writing. S.A. Soule explained the 'show, don't tell' process in a way I could understand. There are plenty of examples, which I love!
I will have this close at hand for quick reference. I had thought I'd never 'get it'. But now as I work on revising a story, I catch a word that has been described, by the author, as filler or telling and know I need to dig deeper and re-write.
I will have this close at hand for quick reference. I had thought I'd never 'get it'. But now as I work on revising a story, I catch a word that has been described, by the author, as filler or telling and know I need to dig deeper and re-write.
March 28, 2021
Emotions count!
As a romantic reader and writer I now know that the emotion of the characters are paramount to my novels. You help lay out the how, when and why what they experience matters to your story.
As a romantic reader and writer I now know that the emotion of the characters are paramount to my novels. You help lay out the how, when and why what they experience matters to your story.
July 8, 2022
if you want to read 20 differently worded sentences saying "show dont tell" than this is your book.
the examples didnt even follow the rules most of the time, and the writing was cringey.
this 100% was a blog post that was published and it should have just stayed in some nameless blog.
the examples didnt even follow the rules most of the time, and the writing was cringey.
this 100% was a blog post that was published and it should have just stayed in some nameless blog.
July 14, 2017
This is a great book to get you started on improving your writing if you're a self-taught person who hasn't quite grasped how more visceral writing differs from your own.
July 14, 2017
A very good resource for improving your writing.
November 27, 2017
The book is insightful and a definite to develop the use of POV to create better storytelling and writing
March 15, 2018
There was a lot of great advice... but also A LOT of repetition.
August 23, 2019
Lots of good examples of that’s what you’re looking for, but most of the book felt like repeat.
September 5, 2019
This is a well-worth book to have in your writers' toolkit for almost any level of writer. I learned more than I thought and it's paid off well in my own books.
October 19, 2021
Good reference book
Doea justice to the title and the book is filled with ample examples to hammer the point of writing in deep POV.
Doea justice to the title and the book is filled with ample examples to hammer the point of writing in deep POV.
June 25, 2022
Excellent, excellent, excellent.
Deep POV (Point of View), put the reader in the story.
Not a lot to say except if you are a fiction author. Then Read this!
Deep POV (Point of View), put the reader in the story.
Not a lot to say except if you are a fiction author. Then Read this!
January 14, 2024
helpful
Nice insight was provided but it got repetitive fast and probably could’ve been half the length if the author didn’t reiterate the same points over and over
Nice insight was provided but it got repetitive fast and probably could’ve been half the length if the author didn’t reiterate the same points over and over
October 15, 2024
Despite taking a few months to read this (my own reading slump) this is a great tool. Any writer would benefit from having this in their writing toolbox.
November 29, 2020
Excellent resource for every writer.
May 10, 2015
What a great tool for writers!
If you've ever read those famous words 'show don't tell' but wondered exactly how you are supposed to do that, this is the guide that will show you.
It took me a long time to figure out the showing versus telling thing, and I'll admit I'm still guilty of using some of the 'filter' words mentioned in this book. I really liked the way that these were laid out and explained in depth, and I think I will keep this around to refer back to anytime I'm doing revisions.
I've purchased a few different writing books before, but in comparison I think this was one of the easiest to read and apply. The examples shown allow you to clearly see the differences a few simple words can make in keeping your reader connected to the characters.
If you've ever read those famous words 'show don't tell' but wondered exactly how you are supposed to do that, this is the guide that will show you.
It took me a long time to figure out the showing versus telling thing, and I'll admit I'm still guilty of using some of the 'filter' words mentioned in this book. I really liked the way that these were laid out and explained in depth, and I think I will keep this around to refer back to anytime I'm doing revisions.
I've purchased a few different writing books before, but in comparison I think this was one of the easiest to read and apply. The examples shown allow you to clearly see the differences a few simple words can make in keeping your reader connected to the characters.
January 6, 2016
This book provided solid techniques and examples on how a writer can take on the overused words of a first draft and turn them around, rephrase them, to add the polish and voice that will take the work to the next level. An example of a deeper POV: "A shiver zips up my spine, and every body fine body hair stands on end." Not only does the author provide lists of commonly overused words, but also the physical signs of emotions as well. The magic of writing comes in the rewrites. There's a lot of helpful information to guide a writer on the quest to find that magic.
October 16, 2016
Showing and Telling Readers.
I read a lot but usually my views are from the reader's point of view not the author.
This was an interesting take on a writer's challenge.
The author discusses a wide array of writing techniques, as well as helpful tools, marketing tips, and thoughts on book covers.
She also stresses the difference between showing and telling readers.
This was a well thought out book with helpful examples.
Julie Carruth did well with the narration.
Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
April 19, 2017
The author is an editor and offers great advice as well as samples throughout the book on how to develop deep point of view. I will be reading her other books in this series. This was the best information on writing dialogue I have read.
April 25, 2017
Of the deep point of view books I've looked at, this one has the most useful hands-on information.
I liked the author's style so much that I bought other books in the series. I especially like the pointed "this is what it looks like" examples in contrast to other (often highly-rated) books that merely tell you to "do this" or "do that," with advice such as "increase the suspense in the scene."
Even though this series is nonfiction, Rayne Hall follows the writing advice of "show, don't tell."
I liked the author's style so much that I bought other books in the series. I especially like the pointed "this is what it looks like" examples in contrast to other (often highly-rated) books that merely tell you to "do this" or "do that," with advice such as "increase the suspense in the scene."
Even though this series is nonfiction, Rayne Hall follows the writing advice of "show, don't tell."
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