Lots of writers get caught up in what I call, “giving stage directions.” The protag does this, looks here, makes a face, interspersed w/dialog, joined by character B who sounds like x, add dialog, back to protag. Needed yes, but don’t forget the emotion in narration #writetip.

Lots of writers get caught up in what I call, “giving stage directions.” The protag does this, looks here, makes a face, interspersed w/dialog, joined by character B who sounds like x, add dialog, back to protag. Needed yes, but don’t forget the emotion in narration #writetip.

— HerringAli

Lots of writers get caught up in what I call, "giving stage directions." The protag does this, looks here, makes a face, interspersed w/dialog, joined by character B who sounds like x, add dialog, back to protag. Needed yes, but don't forget the emotion in narration #writetip.

— Ali Herring (is closed to queries) (@HerringAli) December 12, 2020