tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5935553059263364374..comments2024-03-28T10:24:45.790-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: That’s Deep, Man—3 Tips on Deep POV Part 1Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-8489380143248646512011-04-17T20:18:04.250-04:002011-04-17T20:18:04.250-04:00Thank you for such easy to understand examples! I...Thank you for such easy to understand examples! I like deep point of view as long as the writer doesn't get too descriptive. If they do, then I start to tune out and skim. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mel<br />Please feel free to stop by: <a href="http://melindatodd.com" rel="nofollow">Trailing After God</a>Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410114935534301370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-12780841202814297342011-03-31T15:22:50.755-04:002011-03-31T15:22:50.755-04:00Hi, Folake! May I ask how you pronounce your name...Hi, Folake! May I ask how you pronounce your name? I want to hear it right in my head. =)<br /><br />I like writing in first person POV as well. When I began I didn't know about any labels or debate about its use, I just liked it. Now that I do know I still prefer it--at least for my current WIP. It lends itself so much to that deep exploration of a character's psyche.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the article! =)Michelle Massarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841001797112425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-5040322840103645952011-03-31T15:15:39.672-04:002011-03-31T15:15:39.672-04:00I noticed you used the word tears and it still wor...I noticed you used the word tears and it still worked. My exact point yesterday on our ACFW loop about that still being descriptive and not an emotion. <br /><br />And deep POV advantage is why I prefer to write in first person which of course is very "chick littish" just the way I want it. Ha!Folake Taylor, MD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12130281897420377828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35718993625627349972011-03-24T12:49:44.098-04:002011-03-24T12:49:44.098-04:00"About Me", thanks for being here!
Ther..."About Me", thanks for being here!<br /><br />There is no easy way I'm afraid. It just takes slowing down and looking at.each.line. Aggravating at times to be sure. <br /><br />It's always much harder to spot things in our own writing than someone else's. That's why a good critique partner is a huge help in this area. I'll bet you could spot places in your partners MS that could use deeper POV! And she could do the same for you.<br /><br />Next Wednesday we are going to rewrite a passage adding deeper POV, perfect for what you are describing.Michelle Massarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841001797112425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86415824474269273352011-03-24T11:43:04.010-04:002011-03-24T11:43:04.010-04:00I agree POV is important and I try my best to add ...I agree POV is important and I try my best to add it.<br /><br />But I wonder if you have found an easy way to locate it on the rewrite phase of your manuscript. The first time through I'm trying so hard to get the story out that when I reread it on the rewrite I miss opportunities to take the POV deeper.<br /><br />ThanksTina Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095842909961628141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-85916053280618144152011-03-23T23:49:46.750-04:002011-03-23T23:49:46.750-04:00Thanks, Joanne.
Linda, great point! Next week I&...Thanks, Joanne.<br /><br />Linda, great point! Next week I'm giving an example of deep POV in action and one of the things we'll look at is knowing how much to apply this style. Like you, I hate when a scene is bogged down with TOO MUCH description. Get on with the story. Good observation. Thanks for weighing in.Michelle Massarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841001797112425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60731566574039106802011-03-23T22:41:35.012-04:002011-03-23T22:41:35.012-04:00I admit I really struggle with deep POV, because o...I admit I really struggle with deep POV, because often when I read it, I really don't like it, and I don't want to write something I'm ashamed of. Sometimes I would really rather just be told that someone is terrified, if the alternative is to wade through two pages of trembling and quivering body parts. So on the one hand, I'm working hard to get better at deep POV, but I don't want to go the extremes that I have read and that really repulsed me!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256609816116022592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-90241189166185417022011-03-23T22:11:37.266-04:002011-03-23T22:11:37.266-04:00Great post. Thanks so much for sharing this.Great post. Thanks so much for sharing this.Joanne Troppellohttp://www.joannetroppello.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18038157978486887182011-03-23T20:04:25.671-04:002011-03-23T20:04:25.671-04:00@Karen: LOL!
@Kristi: Always happy to inspire! Le...@Karen: LOL!<br /><br />@Kristi: Always happy to inspire! Let me know how it goes and if anyone there gives you more food for thought. Come back next week and share!<br /><br />@Phoenix: Thank you, I look forward to seeing you in the comments next week!Michelle Massarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841001797112425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-2659044817043210292011-03-23T19:47:53.289-04:002011-03-23T19:47:53.289-04:00Very nicely expressed, Michelle! I'm looking f...Very nicely expressed, Michelle! I'm looking forward to next week now.Phoenix Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290349031002504007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-23680701328359823992011-03-23T17:34:43.254-04:002011-03-23T17:34:43.254-04:00Thanks Edie and Michelle!!! So inspiring!! Can&#...Thanks Edie and Michelle!!! So inspiring!! Can't wait to share with my writers group tonight!!<br /><br />Blessings!Kristi Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028243971764320954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-80418202382115509532011-03-23T17:31:32.532-04:002011-03-23T17:31:32.532-04:00She typed out this comment nodding her head, finge...She typed out this comment nodding her head, fingers flying over the keys to add, "So well explained." And she jotted down notes to remember. teeheee.....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34477422921094263962011-03-23T15:26:31.498-04:002011-03-23T15:26:31.498-04:00@April: Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the article.
...@April: Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the article.<br /><br />@Sheri: I'm happy this is a portable help, thank you.<br /><br />@Christina: You're welcome. Happy writing!<br /><br />@Martha: Great point! Thank you for chiming in. Writing what you don't know is definitely more challenging and doing research is a must to understand the phyche/feelings associated with an experience. <br /><br />Thanks everybody for saying "hello".Michelle Massarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841001797112425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-64733074477298378612011-03-23T14:37:04.713-04:002011-03-23T14:37:04.713-04:00Great info, Michelle. One other thing I add at the...Great info, Michelle. One other thing I add at the workshops I do on deep POV is to tell them if they haven't experienced something themselves, find someone who has and pick their brains. It helps you to really get the emotions of your character in sync with what is happening.Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32769542101077461332011-03-23T14:07:17.960-04:002011-03-23T14:07:17.960-04:00Thank you, Michelle. This helps tremendously.Thank you, Michelle. This helps tremendously.Christina Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04002231264150528628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11118865928090784322011-03-23T13:57:05.687-04:002011-03-23T13:57:05.687-04:00Thanks for breaking deep POV down in terms we can ...Thanks for breaking deep POV down in terms we can all understand.Sheri Fredrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074141702013317937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-964795155113265532011-03-23T13:36:19.035-04:002011-03-23T13:36:19.035-04:00Perfect comparison with our need for sensory-engag...Perfect comparison with our need for sensory-engaging technology. So true! GREAT tips.April Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573910942167828689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43299540867351628922011-03-23T12:10:03.812-04:002011-03-23T12:10:03.812-04:00@Bethany: Thank you! lol I don't think I'...@Bethany: Thank you! lol I don't think I've ever been called a "sage" before. I like it. ;)<br /><br />@Edie: Thank you for the opportunity to visit this week and next. I'm really enjoying it! Glad you found it helpful.<br /><br />@Gail: Thanks for stopping by and saying "hello"!<br /><br />@Lisa: I am beyond honored! What a fantastic compliment, thank you.Michelle Massarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841001797112425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32551419174788507792011-03-23T10:48:58.925-04:002011-03-23T10:48:58.925-04:00Great advice! This article is like a mini-cheat sh...Great advice! This article is like a mini-cheat sheet. I'm keeping a copy of it in my James Scott Bell book, "Revision and Self-Editing". Thank you.Lisa Gracehttp://www.lisagracebooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-1336445684696177912011-03-23T10:34:47.755-04:002011-03-23T10:34:47.755-04:00Thanks Michelle,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts ...Thanks Michelle,<br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Deep POV.Gail Pallottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867438154973036168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49586565614518797702011-03-23T10:33:03.549-04:002011-03-23T10:33:03.549-04:00Michelle, let me echo what Bethany said - you'...Michelle, let me echo what Bethany said - you've made deep POV so clear! Thanks so much for being on my blog! Blessings - EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24721555386498796662011-03-23T10:26:25.089-04:002011-03-23T10:26:25.089-04:00Michelle, you're a sage. Thanks for sharing th...Michelle, you're a sage. Thanks for sharing the lessons you've learned (and used in writing AND critting). Good stuff.Bethany Kaczmarekhttp://www.marredandreformed.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com