I really love this. I usually write in third person close and I enjoy including my characters thoughts because it adds to their voice.... Kind of like if people hear everything you ever muttered under your breath or said to yourself when you were alone. I wish more writing channels would cover this topic because is such a needed part of character but I don't think most writers pull it off as eloquently as they could.
What you're talking about sounds like stream of consciousness-and I agree, I don't think some writers have pulled streams of consciousness off as eloquently as they could have. When it's done right, I think more people will find the beauty of hearing more of a character's thought. Thanks so much watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
I love that method! I think dreams, even in real life, can be powerful messengers. I use dream sequences like you’re referencing in both my fantasy and time-travel books!
@@odmwriting i want to write a comment but i want the person reading it to know i was writing a comment as if i we're thinking it in my head so what punctuations marks do i use?
I would say the best way to put your thoughts out in the comment section is possibly avoiding ending your thoughts with a question mark. Try ending with a period. That way the person reading feel as if they should answer. (My apologies for answering late.)
@@jamesdavisallenIf I understand your question correctly, you want to know whether thoughts should be placed in quotation marks. Is that correct? I've seen some authors put them in italics to distinguish them from speech, though I've also seen diary entries written in italics.
I think, no matter gender, the beauty of the prose comes from authenticity. Maybe try sitting by yourself, think of your character--what they are going through and how it would make you feel if it was you. And then write it out. That's the first part. What's next is taking what you wrote and seeing how you can shape it into something beautiful with metaphors and similes. I hope this helps!
Sorry, but there are two ways of telling: directly as the author, 'She was angry,' and thru a character's thoughts/words, 'I am so angry.' Your thoughts were telling and an info dump. Had you had the characters interact in their thoughts and used real thoughts, it would have shown it: I've seen his look before. Why she's looking at me like that. Did I leave some of that strawberry shake on my cheek again. I gotta stop drinking those. Oh, he noticed me alright. You better notice me, boy, because I'm the best looking booty in here. She thinks she so much better than me because she can clean her face. Well, I'll show her who's boss. etc.
Yes, there are multiple ways of writing book characters inner thoughts. The video shows my examples of what that would look like to provide others with inspiration and direction on what they can do.
Beautiful content!
Thank You So Much, Dominique!!
His thoughts are really something! Very well done.
Thank you!!
I really love this. I usually write in third person close and I enjoy including my characters thoughts because it adds to their voice.... Kind of like if people hear everything you ever muttered under your breath or said to yourself when you were alone. I wish more writing channels would cover this topic because is such a needed part of character but I don't think most writers pull it off as eloquently as they could.
What you're talking about sounds like stream of consciousness-and I agree, I don't think some writers have pulled streams of consciousness off as eloquently as they could have. When it's done right, I think more people will find the beauty of hearing more of a character's thought.
Thanks so much watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
PRACTICAL WRITING TIP OF THE DAY.
Make book characters' inner thoughts an experience, not a spectator sport.
I sometimes use dream sequences to express how my protagonist feels, or something inside her that is telling her what she needs to do.
I love that method! I think dreams, even in real life, can be powerful messengers. I use dream sequences like you’re referencing in both my fantasy and time-travel books!
I dont understand how you don't have more subscribers like everything looks so professional thank you for the tips :)
Haha, thank you, Aidan!😊 I do my best!! And you’re absolutely welcome! ☺️
Thank you mam, I enjoyed this video. It was helpful.
You’re absolutely welcome!! I'm glad it could help you!
Well...dayum. This!!! ❤️
I can't be bothered to watch yet another UA-cam video, he thought.
It's not difficult.
How would i write "she loves our city" as if i we're talking to myself?
Hey! Thanks for commenting! I'm not so sure I understand your question. Could you explain a little more? Thanks!
@@odmwriting i want to write a comment but i want the person reading it to know i was writing a comment as if i we're thinking it in my head so what punctuations marks do i use?
I would say the best way to put your thoughts out in the comment section is possibly avoiding ending your thoughts with a question mark. Try ending with a period. That way the person reading feel as if they should answer. (My apologies for answering late.)
@@jamesdavisallenIf I understand your question correctly, you want to know whether thoughts should be placed in quotation marks. Is that correct? I've seen some authors put them in italics to distinguish them from speech, though I've also seen diary entries written in italics.
I know this. The problem is how? I’m a guy and I don’t express my thoughts or my experiences in beautiful prose.
I think, no matter gender, the beauty of the prose comes from authenticity. Maybe try sitting by yourself, think of your character--what they are going through and how it would make you feel if it was you. And then write it out. That's the first part. What's next is taking what you wrote and seeing how you can shape it into something beautiful with metaphors and similes. I hope this helps!
Sorry, but there are two ways of telling: directly as the author, 'She was angry,' and thru a character's thoughts/words, 'I am so angry.' Your thoughts were telling and an info dump. Had you had the characters interact in their thoughts and used real thoughts, it would have shown it:
I've seen his look before.
Why she's looking at me like that. Did I leave some of that strawberry shake on my cheek again. I gotta stop drinking those.
Oh, he noticed me alright. You better notice me, boy, because I'm the best looking booty in here.
She thinks she so much better than me because she can clean her face. Well, I'll show her who's boss.
etc.
Yes, there are multiple ways of writing book characters inner thoughts. The video shows my examples of what that would look like to provide others with inspiration and direction on what they can do.
Wtf o came here for examples not theory
If you watched for more than a minute and thirty seconds, there are two solid examples