The first writing rule I learned was to tailor each chapter
to specific character’s point of view within a story, or use things like scene
changes and/or time differences to smoothly switch between them. Before, I
tended to jump heads amongst my characters.
Following the guidelines, I can
still voice a character’s inner most thoughts😟 in the midst of tension or change
when my characters interact, which is essential if I want readers to connect
with what is happening.
Why does it matter?
Because like the conflict in our stories, real life is full
of change, and just as we endeavor to smooth the way for our characters to be
understood, life change requires a little finesse, too.
Transitional life changes have the tendency to cause a
ripple effect in once still waters. Marriage, re-marriage, divorce, death, job
change, and retirement are just a few common curves in everyday life. Any of those
events usually reaches beyond the people directly involved, to touch the lives
of relatives, friends, and even co-workers.
For example, the move of a family across town may affect the
children more than the adults. Probably because while most adults maintain their
friendships even after a move, for children, a new school zone typically means
they need to start over—make new friends.
The death or divorce of a couple affects the children,
regardless of their age. The repercussions invariably differ—meaning handling the
hurt might be a little easier for those out of the house than for those still
at home, but the loss of a once intact family unit still affects everyone
attached.
Like learning a character’s thoughts through their point of
view, effective communication with everyone involved can help them deal with
change as it occurs. Interestingly, time and/or a scene change can aid in that
process, too.😉
Penelope grew up in
Tennessee, but has lived in various states and a few countries outside the
United States. She holds a BS in Business/Political Science and a MS in
Multinational Commerce from Boston University.
After working in the
field of banking and finance, she left to invest her time with her children at
home, and occasionally worked as a substitute teacher. Today, she resides in
Indiana with her family where she serves in
her church, and occasionally teaches a Bible study or Precepts.
An avid reader of fiction and perpetual student of Biblical truth, she is pursing the life of a writer. She believes her roots, faith, and her experience with other places and cultures, all meld into the voice that splashes onto the pages of her novels.
An avid reader of fiction and perpetual student of Biblical truth, she is pursing the life of a writer. She believes her roots, faith, and her experience with other places and cultures, all meld into the voice that splashes onto the pages of her novels.
A Powerful Voice and
A Furrow So Deep are Christian Romances published through Anaiah Press, LLC. And
her Christmas novella, My Christmas Hope, will be released November 16, 2018.
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