- $59
Deep POV: Refining Your Character's Lens
- Course
- 30 Lessons
What exactly is Deep Point-of-View?
How can it be used to intensify the emotional bond between your character and the reader?
We will explore the basic tenets of Deep POV as well as practical ways to implement it in your writing in a way that lets readers fully experience the story.
Note: If you have taken Deep POV: Life Through The Lens of Your Character, the examples and other resources have been updated.
Contents
Introduction
What exactly is Deep Point-of-View?
How can it be used to intensify the emotional bond between your character and the reader?
In this hour-long workshop, we will explore the basic tenets of Deep POV as well as practical ways to implement it in your writing in a way that lets readers fully experience the story through your characters.
HI! I'm Dawn.
PreviewA Word About "Bad" Examples
Workshop Video
This is the entire video of the material contained in the following lessons. The other lessons include PowerPoint slides and a transcript. Time stamps are included to guide you.
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What is Deep POV?
Goals and Definitions
Your Character's Lens
Bring Your Character into Focus
Creating Your Character's Lens
Choosing the POV Character
Whose POV Is It, Anyway?
Choosing Your Filter
Pick One!
First Person Does Not Equal Deep POV
Showing the Character's Lens
Thoughts, Dialogue, and Reactions
Filter Words
Omniscient POV
Meet Mr. Green
Avoiding Mr. Green
Triggers and Reactions
What Pushed Their Button?
The Importance of Why
Character Reactions
Physical Reactions Are Subjective.
MRUs
Eyebrows Are Not The Answer
Author Intrusion
Revised Example
Practical Application
Sneaky POV Shifts
Show, Don't Tell
When to Zoom Out
Checking Your Filter
Practical Tips
Still Stuck?
Resources
Links to Learn More
DEEP POV Checklist (1).pdf