
Listening for Characterization
We listen to recognize the characters in our world. Strong characters are grounded in experience and observation. If
We listen to recognize the characters in our world. Strong characters are grounded in experience and observation. If
Media shapes the expectations we bring to life. We see the faces shown to us, the faces we’ve
Perceptions Differ. A lot of speech is talking past one another. We often don’t understand what other people
Working with an editor can be a difficult aspect of a writer’s social life. Most artists have a
Thinking is inherently fun. I don’t think people put books down because they’re too thought provoking. Also, I
Writing is a solitary life. In order to eke out a few words worth reading, we sit alone
Time, attention, and focus are the most valuable things any of us have. The price of a writer’s
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