Writing the Paranormal Novel by Steven Harper

Author:Steven Harper
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Non-Fiction, Reference, ebook, writing, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯), epub
ISBN: 9781599631349
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Published: 2011-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Although it's concise and direct, this actually is the weakest way. For one thing, you're telling the reader what the character is feeling instead of showing it, and it's almost always better to show the readers something rather than tell them about it. Second, this method uses linking verbs, which make for dull sentences — the character is existing, not acting. Use this method sparingly, if at all.

HINT AND CONFIRM: ACTION, ADJECTIVES, AND ADVERBS

Action makes for more compelling reading than mere existence. Combining it with a few emotional adjectives or adverbs lets us in on the character's emotional state. You can use an action to hint about a character's emotional state, and use a descriptive (an adjective or adverb) to confirm it.

A nervous sweat broke out on Nick's face.

Jessica proudly tossed her head.

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