Thanks for all your questions about Editing for Compelling Characters: Beyond the 5 Senses!
I've answered them in a FAQ below, but before we get into that...
Lynn was browsing Janice Hardy's blog, Fiction University, and stumbled upon a wonderful post about how to incorporate sensory details into the action of a scene for more dynamic descriptions.
Janice gives you 5 questions to ask yourself that make it easier to see how the sensory detail fits into what's happening.
You can read it here: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/03/is-your-description-helping-your-story.html
I'm saving these to my editing notebook for future reference.
Thanks for waiting so patiently for the answers to your questions! Here they are...
How is this new training different from other courses on characterization I've taken?
You've probably taken one (or more) characterization courses that focus on building a character based on personality traits or your character's growth arc or backstory.
If you've taken my Create Compelling Characters course, you've also learned how to craft real and engaging.
Editing for Compelling Characters teaches you something completely different...
...how to use the character as a lens through which the reader sees and experiences the story.
These techniques show you how to craft a story that mimics the way your reader experiences reality.
Most writers focus on the five senses that we're aware of all the time. Beth's method also brings in subliminal senses -- sensory data that our brains rely on but that we're often not conscious we're receiving.
When you skillfully include these subliminal senses in your fiction, the story becomes more vivid and more real to the reader.
And unless the reader is aware of the techniques, they won't be able to put their finger on why your story world felt real when so many other authors' worlds don't.
I'm pretty good at characterization already. Will this method help me improve any other aspects of my fiction?
Yes. My method adds depth to your character and makes your character seem more unique.
But, once you've mastered these techniques, you can also use them to:
...ease readers into your character's world so skillfully that they get lost in your story before they realize it...
...help your readers imagine the story so vividly that if feels like they're living the story right along with your characters...
...and deepen your reader's bond with your characters fast.
I'm a pantser...I don't like to do a lot of character development before I write. Will this method work for me?
Yes, these techniques are designed to be applied after your first draft is written.
Write the way you've always written -- I will teach you how to identify your character's sensory palette and layer it into the story during the editing phase.
(Of course, if you're a plotter and you want to, you can apply the techniques when you're building your character.)
I can't attend live. Will there be a replay?
Yes, there will be a replay in video and audio formats. There will be also be a worksheet and transcripts.
If you have a question after the replay is posted, you can always email Lynn or myself.
If you've been struggling to write stories that grab your readers...
...stories that readers can't put down...
...don't miss this chance to learn how you can take your storytelling skills to the next level.
Here's your registration link:
http://30daywritingchallengefornovelists.bethbarany.com/trigger-mirror-neurons/
Happy writing,
Beth
P.S. If you're eager to learn about the subliminal senses and how to build your character's unique sensory palette, don't wait too long to sign up...
...the price is $27 now, but it will be going up to $37 once the replay is posted.
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