13 min
#33: Three Ways to Avoid Melodrama Writer Unleashed
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There's a delicate balance between bringing a scene to the dramatic brim, and spilling over the top into melodrama.
On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, I'll share 3 techniques for avoiding melodrama, plus a writing exercise to bring it all home.
We'll explore:
The power of restraint The near-death experience approach to tragedy in storyHow to use objects to carry character emotion. If you want to connect with more like-minded writers, and with me, join us on our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. Joining is free.
Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Send me a Text Message.
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.
There's a delicate balance between bringing a scene to the dramatic brim, and spilling over the top into melodrama.
On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, I'll share 3 techniques for avoiding melodrama, plus a writing exercise to bring it all home.
We'll explore:
The power of restraint The near-death experience approach to tragedy in storyHow to use objects to carry character emotion. If you want to connect with more like-minded writers, and with me, join us on our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. Joining is free.
Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Send me a Text Message.
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.
13 min