
If you write fiction, chances are your characters will be thinking. This article shows you several different ways of conveying what’s going on in their heads.
First off, there is no rule. Instead there are standard ways and not-so-standard ways of conveying thoughts in fiction.
Rules are problematic because they lead writers down a prescriptive road which can render their fiction difficult to read, and lacking in aesthetic on the page.
Excellent article. I have always used italics for internal thoughts because that’s how I have seen it in traditionally pubbed books, but it’s good to know there are other possible methods.
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Glad you found it useful, Lyn 🤗
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That was a great article! Whene there isn’t a fast rule and choices depend laregly on the wirter’s style, things become particularly tricky.
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What makes a book better than a film or TV is knowing what the characters are thinking, so this looks like a must read article.
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