Marcy Kennedy Bücher

You've likely heard the advice "show, don't tell" repeatedly, yet many fiction writers still struggle with it. This challenge stems from three main reasons. First, "showing" isn't an absolute rule; "telling" can be effective in certain contexts. Second, the distinction between showing and telling often lacks clarity. Third, while the phrase is common, practical guidance on when to show or tell is often missing. This book addresses these issues. The first chapter defines showing and telling, highlighting why showing is generally preferred. The second chapter offers eight practical methods to identify instances of telling that should be converted to showing, along with guidance on making those changes. The third chapter discusses how telling can serve as a valuable tool in early drafts. The fourth chapter explores seven scenarios where telling may be more appropriate than showing. The fifth chapter presents practical editing tips to apply these insights to your current writing projects. Additionally, the book includes three appendices on using The Emotion Thesaurus, analyzing examples of showing versus telling, and discussing As-You-Know-Bob Syndrome. Each entry in the Busy Writer's Guides series aims to balance theory with practical examples and exercises, helping you apply these concepts effectively while minimizing unnecessary content.

Do you want readers to be so caught up in your book that they forget they’re reading? Then you need deep POV.Deep POV takes the reader and places them inside of our characters—hearing their thoughts, feeling their emotions, and living the story through them. Compared to other writing styles, it builds a stronger emotional connection between the reader and our characters, creates the feeling of a faster pace, and helps avoid point-of-view errors and telling rather than showing.In Deep Point of View, writing instructor and fiction editor Marcy Kennedy brings her years of experience into showing you how to write deep POV. You’ll learn specific, practical things you can do immediately to take your fiction to the next level.Each book in the Busy Writer’s Guide series is intended to give you enough theory so that you can understand why things work and why they don’t, but also enough examples to see how that theory looks in practice. In addition, they provide tips and exercises to help you take it to the pages of your own story, with an editor’s-eye view. Most importantly, they cut the fluff so that you have more time to write and to live your life.

Point of view is a fundamental element of writing that influences how readers perceive the story and its characters. It shapes the narrative voice, making the story feel authentic and relatable. Despite its significance, many fiction writers struggle with point-of-view errors. In this guide, you will discover the strengths and weaknesses of the four main points of view: first person, second person, limited third person, and omniscient. You'll learn how to choose the appropriate perspective for your narrative and maintain consistency throughout. The book offers practical techniques for identifying and correcting common issues like head-hopping, along with criteria for selecting the viewpoint character for specific scenes or chapters. Each entry in the Busy Writer’s Guide series balances theory with examples, ensuring you understand the mechanics behind effective storytelling. Additionally, it includes tips and exercises designed to help you apply these concepts to your writing, all while minimizing unnecessary information so you can focus on your craft and enjoy your life.