The Writer's Guide to Character Expression

by S.A. Soule

No matter what genre you write, this second manual on the Deep Point of View technique should be kept as a vital reference in every writer's toolbox. This in-depth guide offers specific, practical tools for creative fiction writers on how to craft realistic settings, visceral responses, and lifelike characters.

Crammed with even more examples and ways to eliminate shallow writing, this book provides the necessary techniques to master describing facial expressions, body language, and character emotions. This resource of endless inspiration will reveal how to dig deeper to "show don't tell," which is essential to crafting compelling dialogue, vivid scenes, and deepening characterization.

Genres: Nonfiction

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Reviews

[Kim BookJunkie ~ Editor & Proofreader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Soule is extremely knowledgeable and talented, yet I would have found this book much more useful if it was easier to sift through. I feel like it would be a valuable tool for a new writer or editor, yet for someone like myself, I would have loved to be able to search for information about specific expressions. There are several chapters focusing on specific emotions, yet the majority of the content in those chapters are examples taken from the author’s other books, usually containing paragraphs and paragraphs of reading material. Because there aren’t any concise lists I can refer back to, I don’t see myself using this as an ongoing resource in the future.

[Ali M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid book. It had good, clear examples, as well as a small thesaurus on expressions for different emotions. It's a good beginner's guide for writers or for writer's that struggle with showing their character's emotions instead of telling