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Questions About Deep POV

on August 23rd, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A blog reader asks specific questions about deep POV.

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Deep POV and Narrative Distance—Part 2

on July 20th, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Part 2 of a discussion about using deep POV to bring readers closer to action and characters. Tips and techniques for using deep POV effectively.

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Deep POV and Narrative Distance—Part 1

on July 19th, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Understanding narrative distance to understand how to use deep POV.

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Deep POV—What’s So Deep About It

on November 16th, 2011 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Deep POV has become the most common point of view for current fiction, but some writers are unfamiliar with it. Read about deep POV and learn tips on how to use it for your stories.

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Finish What You Start

on January 2nd, 2018 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

The lure of fresh ideas and new characters is hard to resist, yet finishing stories and pushing through problems is a sure way to become a stronger writer.

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Practice Leads to Strong Performance

on July 17th, 2017 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Practice for both ball players and writers is a necessary activity. Don’t shortchange yourself and your skills by skipping writing practice.

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Restraining Accents

on January 23rd, 2017 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Rather than try to spell an accent, use other options for letting readers know that a character has an accent.

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The Perspective From Inside a Character

on November 28th, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Tips for writing action and description from a character’s point of view. For a close narrative distance, show story events and descriptions through the character’s perspective.

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Welcome Students and Educators

on September 8th, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Links to useful articles on grammar, punctuation, and writing fiction, especially helpful for students and educators beginning a new school year.

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Couples Policy

on June 22nd, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Is it couple or couple of? is one use right and the other wrong? Or are there options? Is couple ever an adjective?

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