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5 Tips for Choosing the POV Character for a Scene

Posted by Laura DiSilverio | Aug 10, 2018 | Craft

Struggling to decide whose point of view you’re in during a particular scene? Let these 5 tips help you make that decision.

Deliver a Devastating Dark Night of the Soul

Posted by Laura DiSilverio | Jul 23, 2018 | Craft

The “dark night of the soul” is a key emotional beat in your novel. Find out why it’s important and how to create it.

Perk Up Your Story with Onomatopoeia

Posted by Laura DiSilverio | Jul 2, 2018 | Craft

Many writers describe a sound, rather than reproducing it. That puts a layer of distance between the reader and the sound. The reader doesn’t experience it; she is told about it. That’s why you should incorporate onomatopoeia, one of those literary devices you probably learned about in middle school, into your writing.

Pitfalls and Pluses of a First Person Narrator

Posted by Laura DiSilverio | Jun 8, 2018 | Craft

Choosing to write your novel from the first person point of view (POV) confines you to a singular perspective for the duration of the novel. That has its benefits and its challenges.