3. Melodrama
- Melodrama leads to a sense of disbelief in the reader because, in real life, emotion isn’t always so demonstrative
- To avoid melodrama, recognize that emotions run along a continuum, from mild to extreme as emotions vary in strength
- Make sure that your character’s feelings progress realistically
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Readers have high expectations. They don’t want to be told how a character feels; they want to experience the emotion for themselves. To make this happen, we must ensure that our characters express their emotions in ways that are both recognizable and compelling to read.
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