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Writer's Craft #13
Writing Deep Point Of View: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors
Do you want to give the readers such a vivid experience that they feel the events of the story are real and they're right there? Do you want them to forget their own world and worries, and live in the main character's head and heart? The magic wand for achieving this is Deep Point of View. Readers love it, because it gives them the thrill of becoming a different person. The reader doesn't just read a story about a gladiator in the arena, an heiress in a Scottish castle, an explorer in the jungle, a courtesan in Renaissance Venice—she becomes that gladiator, heiress, explorer, courtesan. Deep Point of View hooks readers from the start. After perusing the sample, he'll click 'buy now' because he simply must read on, and when he's reached the last page, he's grown addicted to the character, doesn't want the story to end, and buys the next book in the series at once. A reader who has been in the grip of Deep Point of View may find other books dull and shallow. Who wants to read about a pirate, when you can be a pirate yourself? Immersed in Deep PoV, the reader enjoys the full thrills of the adventure from the safety of her armchair. In this book, I'll reveal the powerful techniques employed by bestselling authors, and I'll show you how to apply them to rivet your readers. I'll start with the basics of Point of View—if you're already familiar with the concept, you can treat them as a refresher—and then guide you to advanced strategies for taking your reader deep. This is not a beginners' book. It assumes that you have mastered the basics of the writer's craft and know how to create compelling fictional characters. If you like, you can use this book as a self-study class, approaching each chapter as a lesson and completing the assignments at the end of each session. Now let's explore how you can lead your readers deep into your story. (This is the 2019 edition with improved formatting.)
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About the author
Rayne Hall
108 books1,438 followersRayne Hall writes fantasy and horror fiction, some of it quirky, most of it dark. She is the author of over sixty books in different genres and under different pen names, published by twelve publishers in six countries, translated into several languages. Her short stories have been published in magazines, e-zines and anthologies.
After living in Germany, China, Mongolia and Nepal, she has settled in a small Victorian seaside town in southern England. Rayne holds a college degree in publishing management and a masters degree in creative writing. Over three decades, she has worked in the publishing industry as a trainee, investigative journalist, feature writer, magazine editor, production editor, page designer, concept editor for non-fiction book series, anthology editor, editorial consultant and more. Outside publishing, she worked as a museum guide, apple
picker, tarot reader, adult education teacher, trade fair hostess, translator and belly dancer.
Currently, Rayne Hall writes fantasy and horror fiction and tries to regain the rights to her out-of-print books so she can republish them as e-books.
Her books on the writing craft (Writing Fight Scenes, Writing Scary Scenes, The Word-Loss Diet, Writing Dark Stories, Writing About Villains, Writing Short Stories to Promote Your Novel, Writing About Magic, Twitter for Writers) are bestsellers.
Rayne Hall is the editor of the Ten Tales anthologies:
"Bites: Ten Tales of Vampires"
"Scared: Ten Tales of Horror"
"Haunted: Ten Tales of Ghosts"
"Cutlass: Ten Tales of Pirates"
"Beltane: Ten Tales of Witchcraft"
"Spells: Ten Tales of Magic"
"Undead: Ten Tales of Zombies"
"Seers: Ten Tales of Clairvoyance"
"Dragon: Ten Tales of Fiery Beasts"
"Cogwheels: Ten Tales of Steampunk"
with more titles coming soon.
The stories in her Six Scary Tales series and the Thirty Scary Tales collection are subtle horror: suspenseful, creepy atmospheric, unsettling. Although they contain little violence and gore, they may not be suitable for young readers. Many of these stories have been previously published in other books or magazines.
British English: All Rayne Hall's books use British words, spellings, grammar and punctuation. If you're allergic to British English, avoid them. ;-)
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After living in Germany, China, Mongolia and Nepal, she has settled in a small Victorian seaside town in southern England. Rayne holds a college degree in publishing management and a masters degree in creative writing. Over three decades, she has worked in the publishing industry as a trainee, investigative journalist, feature writer, magazine editor, production editor, page designer, concept editor for non-fiction book series, anthology editor, editorial consultant and more. Outside publishing, she worked as a museum guide, apple
picker, tarot reader, adult education teacher, trade fair hostess, translator and belly dancer.
Currently, Rayne Hall writes fantasy and horror fiction and tries to regain the rights to her out-of-print books so she can republish them as e-books.
Her books on the writing craft (Writing Fight Scenes, Writing Scary Scenes, The Word-Loss Diet, Writing Dark Stories, Writing About Villains, Writing Short Stories to Promote Your Novel, Writing About Magic, Twitter for Writers) are bestsellers.
Rayne Hall is the editor of the Ten Tales anthologies:
"Bites: Ten Tales of Vampires"
"Scared: Ten Tales of Horror"
"Haunted: Ten Tales of Ghosts"
"Cutlass: Ten Tales of Pirates"
"Beltane: Ten Tales of Witchcraft"
"Spells: Ten Tales of Magic"
"Undead: Ten Tales of Zombies"
"Seers: Ten Tales of Clairvoyance"
"Dragon: Ten Tales of Fiery Beasts"
"Cogwheels: Ten Tales of Steampunk"
with more titles coming soon.
The stories in her Six Scary Tales series and the Thirty Scary Tales collection are subtle horror: suspenseful, creepy atmospheric, unsettling. Although they contain little violence and gore, they may not be suitable for young readers. Many of these stories have been previously published in other books or magazines.
British English: All Rayne Hall's books use British words, spellings, grammar and punctuation. If you're allergic to British English, avoid them. ;-)
Mailing list:
http://eepurl.com/boqJzD
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/raynehal...
YouTube "Ten Random Facts about Rayne Hall" (2 minute video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXR4T...
Contact Rayne Hall on Twitter
@RayneHall follows back writers and readers. http://twitter.com/RayneHall
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January 26, 2021
Deep POV for engaging reads
Author builds a strong case for Deep POVs and also explains nuances of do's and don'ts. Very intriguing. Overall a good craft-book.
Author builds a strong case for Deep POVs and also explains nuances of do's and don'ts. Very intriguing. Overall a good craft-book.
March 15, 2016
Trying to count how many books on the craft of writing there are in the market is like trying to count how many sand grains are on the coast of Santa Monica beach. By the time you think you've picked a good one, a whole slew of them comes washing up the shore, and you're back at square one.
A little less than two years ago, I started reading more writing craft books and reviewing them here on Goodreads. And because I've read so many, a lot of them have started to sound the same. But judging a book by how much information I already know isn't fair to the book being reviewed, nor the author. How could they account for all the different books on writing craft I've read? They can't.
So, when I review any book, craft or fiction, I try to review it honestly and by answering the following question: If I could only read one book in my life on writing, or at the very least on point of view, would I want to read this one?
The resounding answer for Writing Deep Point of View (PoV) by Rayne Hall, from her Writer's Craft series, is "YES! What are you waiting for? Go and read this, my fellow writers!"
A-hem. Okay. Maybe I'm getting too carried away.
Let's get into the nitty-gritty.
If you're a beginning/intermediate/advanced fiction writer with head-hopping issues, lackluster narration, and cardboard cut-out characters, Writing Deep PoV will save you much-needed time and stress. Whereas Victorian era writing emphasized a god-like narrator that knew everything about the characters, Deep PoV writing emphasizes the feelings and experiences of a singular point-of-view character for a richer reading experience. In twenty concise, power-packed chapters, Hall explains the intricacies and strengths of deep PoV, points out common pitfalls so that you don't make them yourself, and provides easy assignments for you to do on your own so that you can get better. She'll also tell you how to make better PoV judgment calls, like when to change PoV in your story and when not to.
For example, I now know that "Suzy wondered what John was doing over in the kitchen, and Jon thought Suzy look strange in her blouse" is a pretty jarring sentence for the reader, because it's asking a reader too do to much. Just when the reader gets to know one character, I'm asking them to get in the mind of another character within the span of a few words. Instead, for deep PoV, and multiple PoV's throughout a story, Hall argues to wait to change them until the end of a chapter or a scene, which makes a lot more sense.
However, don't get her wrong. Hall does mention the benefits of other PoVs and writing styles and reassures the reader that there aren't a lot of hard and fast rules, nor does she want any. And I like that, because it shows me that Hall has studied writing carefully and knows when to use rules and when to break them.
Admittedly, I did only a few of the exercises, and haven't completed all of them. But, like many good writing books, this is one you should read all the way through first, then go through the exercises the second time. Or you can take your time with it, doing the exercises as you read it through once. Whatever works for you.
Also, in Writing Deep PoV, Rayne Hall provides three of her own short stories where you can see Deep PoV techniques in action. She doesn't just talk the talk; she walks the walk.
And she makes me want to walk it, too.
The last time I read an author and went, "I want to write like that," was when I was reading Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl for the first time. Reading Rayne Hall's short stories, I thought, "She writes how I write. She writes like how I want to write." Perhaps that's because I'm not a writer from the Victorian Era, and because I was born in an age where readers demand richer experiences from their books.
But it works.
And because of that, I think it'll work for you, too.
So go get it.
A little less than two years ago, I started reading more writing craft books and reviewing them here on Goodreads. And because I've read so many, a lot of them have started to sound the same. But judging a book by how much information I already know isn't fair to the book being reviewed, nor the author. How could they account for all the different books on writing craft I've read? They can't.
So, when I review any book, craft or fiction, I try to review it honestly and by answering the following question: If I could only read one book in my life on writing, or at the very least on point of view, would I want to read this one?
The resounding answer for Writing Deep Point of View (PoV) by Rayne Hall, from her Writer's Craft series, is "YES! What are you waiting for? Go and read this, my fellow writers!"
A-hem. Okay. Maybe I'm getting too carried away.
Let's get into the nitty-gritty.
If you're a beginning/intermediate/advanced fiction writer with head-hopping issues, lackluster narration, and cardboard cut-out characters, Writing Deep PoV will save you much-needed time and stress. Whereas Victorian era writing emphasized a god-like narrator that knew everything about the characters, Deep PoV writing emphasizes the feelings and experiences of a singular point-of-view character for a richer reading experience. In twenty concise, power-packed chapters, Hall explains the intricacies and strengths of deep PoV, points out common pitfalls so that you don't make them yourself, and provides easy assignments for you to do on your own so that you can get better. She'll also tell you how to make better PoV judgment calls, like when to change PoV in your story and when not to.
For example, I now know that "Suzy wondered what John was doing over in the kitchen, and Jon thought Suzy look strange in her blouse" is a pretty jarring sentence for the reader, because it's asking a reader too do to much. Just when the reader gets to know one character, I'm asking them to get in the mind of another character within the span of a few words. Instead, for deep PoV, and multiple PoV's throughout a story, Hall argues to wait to change them until the end of a chapter or a scene, which makes a lot more sense.
However, don't get her wrong. Hall does mention the benefits of other PoVs and writing styles and reassures the reader that there aren't a lot of hard and fast rules, nor does she want any. And I like that, because it shows me that Hall has studied writing carefully and knows when to use rules and when to break them.
Admittedly, I did only a few of the exercises, and haven't completed all of them. But, like many good writing books, this is one you should read all the way through first, then go through the exercises the second time. Or you can take your time with it, doing the exercises as you read it through once. Whatever works for you.
Also, in Writing Deep PoV, Rayne Hall provides three of her own short stories where you can see Deep PoV techniques in action. She doesn't just talk the talk; she walks the walk.
And she makes me want to walk it, too.
The last time I read an author and went, "I want to write like that," was when I was reading Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl for the first time. Reading Rayne Hall's short stories, I thought, "She writes how I write. She writes like how I want to write." Perhaps that's because I'm not a writer from the Victorian Era, and because I was born in an age where readers demand richer experiences from their books.
But it works.
And because of that, I think it'll work for you, too.
So go get it.
June 28, 2017
I definitely picked up a few good tips from this book, and there were several exercises that I'll be trying in order to write with a deep POV. I especially appreciated tips on POV that I hadn't considered refining before, like how certain characters will notice certain details because of their station or life experiences. I will definitely work to incorporate this tip into my writing.
I appreciate Hall's perspective on using situation and mood filters. She gave some great examples on how and why characters would perceive a setting differently based on what they were going through at a particular moment.
While this is a solid introductory book to point-of-view, besides offering a few good tips for seasoned fiction writers, it leaves me wanting more. I found myself skimming because I'd learned many of these tips years ago.
I would recommend this to beginning writers, but not advanced ones. For example, most seasoned writers don't need a reminder not to switch POVs in the middle of a sentence or a scene (and if they're doing that, it's probably more of a "I've-learned-the-rules-and-now-I'm-breaking-them-on-purpose" sort of thing). They also don't need to be told the difference between first, second, and third person, or the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Adding more examples from other authors to this book would have also helped. For example, I really appreciated when Hall used Raymond Chandler as an example of effective similes that reveal character. While Hall's original examples worked for the most part, they would have been more effective if she'd found ones she appreciated from various works of fiction rather than using ones she'd written herself.
That's not to say her examples were bad or didn't fit, but the Mary character(s) got a bit repetitive, and it was clear that most of the deep POV examples were one author's writing style. It would have been more engaging if Hall had included examples from more authors' works across a variety of genres.
I also disagree with her perspective on writing gendered POVs, and I wish it weren't approached in such an abrasive manner. To give Hall credit, though, she does admit that she exaggerates the differences for the sake of making her examples clear. I recognize there are some differences between male and female brains, but this chapter goes way too far into "Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus" territory for my liking.
In a nutshell: "Writing Deep Point of View" is a good book if you're learning the basics of craft, and experienced writers will probably pick up a few good tips as well. For most advanced writers, however, much of this book will be a refresher, and you'll find yourself skimming through information you're already well-versed in.
I appreciate Hall's perspective on using situation and mood filters. She gave some great examples on how and why characters would perceive a setting differently based on what they were going through at a particular moment.
While this is a solid introductory book to point-of-view, besides offering a few good tips for seasoned fiction writers, it leaves me wanting more. I found myself skimming because I'd learned many of these tips years ago.
I would recommend this to beginning writers, but not advanced ones. For example, most seasoned writers don't need a reminder not to switch POVs in the middle of a sentence or a scene (and if they're doing that, it's probably more of a "I've-learned-the-rules-and-now-I'm-breaking-them-on-purpose" sort of thing). They also don't need to be told the difference between first, second, and third person, or the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Adding more examples from other authors to this book would have also helped. For example, I really appreciated when Hall used Raymond Chandler as an example of effective similes that reveal character. While Hall's original examples worked for the most part, they would have been more effective if she'd found ones she appreciated from various works of fiction rather than using ones she'd written herself.
That's not to say her examples were bad or didn't fit, but the Mary character(s) got a bit repetitive, and it was clear that most of the deep POV examples were one author's writing style. It would have been more engaging if Hall had included examples from more authors' works across a variety of genres.
I also disagree with her perspective on writing gendered POVs, and I wish it weren't approached in such an abrasive manner. To give Hall credit, though, she does admit that she exaggerates the differences for the sake of making her examples clear. I recognize there are some differences between male and female brains, but this chapter goes way too far into "Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus" territory for my liking.
In a nutshell: "Writing Deep Point of View" is a good book if you're learning the basics of craft, and experienced writers will probably pick up a few good tips as well. For most advanced writers, however, much of this book will be a refresher, and you'll find yourself skimming through information you're already well-versed in.
October 29, 2015
This is the thirteenth book in Rayne Hall’s Writer’s Craft Book Series, and like the others, it does what it says on the tin.
As an author, writing in deep point of view is a skill you will probably want to master, as it gives readers the most intense experience, allowing them not just to read about characters, but to inhabit their thoughts and emotions; to ‘become’ the character. This depth of identity with a fictional character is what makes the book live in a reader’s mind long after they’ve finished it, and drives them back for more as soon as they can get their hands on your next novel.
Using examples and exercises split into simple-to-follow categories, Hall makes the whole process simple to understand and execute. It isn’t a book for total beginners, rather for those ready to improve and expand their writing skills, so if that’s you, I’d advise you to grab a copy now.
On a personal level as a writer of fantasy novels, I found the chapters on character, sensory and gender filters (chapters 4 – 6) of particular interest, plus those on character thoughts and emotions (chapters 9 and 11), and I know I will be returning often to chapter 17, and its handy list of word choices.
As an author, writing in deep point of view is a skill you will probably want to master, as it gives readers the most intense experience, allowing them not just to read about characters, but to inhabit their thoughts and emotions; to ‘become’ the character. This depth of identity with a fictional character is what makes the book live in a reader’s mind long after they’ve finished it, and drives them back for more as soon as they can get their hands on your next novel.
Using examples and exercises split into simple-to-follow categories, Hall makes the whole process simple to understand and execute. It isn’t a book for total beginners, rather for those ready to improve and expand their writing skills, so if that’s you, I’d advise you to grab a copy now.
On a personal level as a writer of fantasy novels, I found the chapters on character, sensory and gender filters (chapters 4 – 6) of particular interest, plus those on character thoughts and emotions (chapters 9 and 11), and I know I will be returning often to chapter 17, and its handy list of word choices.
February 4, 2020
Brilliant, as one would expect from Rayne Hall! An excellent, informative, interactive, practical, and accessible guide.
September 4, 2022
This was a strong look at POV from several perspectives. I found it very helpful.
March 14, 2016
There are a lot of great books out there about specific aspects of writing craft, but this one is exceptionally useful. Hall has a unique gift for explaining concepts clearly and then providing the perfect example to illustrate her point. Before reading this book, I thought I understood deep POV; now I realize I've just scratched the surface.
November 5, 2015
A great book for writers to enhance writing quality in POV. The explanations used by Hall are detailed and many contain examples of usage and descriptions in short paragraphs, and bonus, a few short stories. A wonderful reference guide by a talented author.
June 29, 2023
If you're interested in honing your skills on how to write in deep point of view, then Rayne Hall's Writing Deep Point of View is for you.
Narrator Cat Lookabuagh brings you through twenty chapters and three sample stories all dedicated to educating the reader on various points of views, their nuances, their pros and cons, when they are used, why some are better than others for certain types of writing, and why deep point of view hooks readers from the very start.
Though this audiobook is less than two and a half hours long, it is packed with tons of insight and helpful information. Each chapter ends with a short assignment to allow the reader to practice what they learned.
Writing Deep Point of View might have been a freebie when I grabbed it, because I don't see it in my order history. The topic of deep point of view is of great interest to me as a writer and editor, and since the book is not all that long, I found it easy to digest.
Keeping in mind this book came out in 2015, there are some gender stereotypes that today's reader might not appreciate. An updated version would allow for more inclusivity. Despite that challenge, I believe this will be a helpful resource to writers of various genres.
Narrator Cat Lookabuagh brings you through twenty chapters and three sample stories all dedicated to educating the reader on various points of views, their nuances, their pros and cons, when they are used, why some are better than others for certain types of writing, and why deep point of view hooks readers from the very start.
Though this audiobook is less than two and a half hours long, it is packed with tons of insight and helpful information. Each chapter ends with a short assignment to allow the reader to practice what they learned.
Writing Deep Point of View might have been a freebie when I grabbed it, because I don't see it in my order history. The topic of deep point of view is of great interest to me as a writer and editor, and since the book is not all that long, I found it easy to digest.
Keeping in mind this book came out in 2015, there are some gender stereotypes that today's reader might not appreciate. An updated version would allow for more inclusivity. Despite that challenge, I believe this will be a helpful resource to writers of various genres.
September 1, 2017
Writing Deep Point of View is a non-fiction guide for writers who want to improve their work.
Rayne Hall explains how using the deep point of view perspective will give readers a more vivid reading experience, making them feel part of the story. They will hopefully get hooked from the start and continue to live inside the character’s head for the duration of the book.
Split into easy read chapters, the book has plenty of examples and simple exercises to try out. I particularly enjoyed the ‘Get Inside Your Character’s Head’, assignment, which gave me lots of ideas to think about.
There are a good number of chapters about such character aspects as emotions, body language and differences between how men and women see things. Even though I’m more of a reader than a writer I found plenty to take away from this book. I now understand why I enjoy some books more than others, even if they are written about a similar subject matter.
Recommended for those who want to improve their writing skills.
Rayne Hall explains how using the deep point of view perspective will give readers a more vivid reading experience, making them feel part of the story. They will hopefully get hooked from the start and continue to live inside the character’s head for the duration of the book.
Split into easy read chapters, the book has plenty of examples and simple exercises to try out. I particularly enjoyed the ‘Get Inside Your Character’s Head’, assignment, which gave me lots of ideas to think about.
There are a good number of chapters about such character aspects as emotions, body language and differences between how men and women see things. Even though I’m more of a reader than a writer I found plenty to take away from this book. I now understand why I enjoy some books more than others, even if they are written about a similar subject matter.
Recommended for those who want to improve their writing skills.
April 18, 2023
I've been reading a lot of books about deep POV, and I did find some nuggets in this one. Most of the information can be found in other books, so if you're looking to really dig deep into this subject, this won't offer a lot of new information.
I found the author's extreme stance on gendered descriptions unhelpful. Her chapter on male vs. female brains doesn't sit well with me. I'm sure there are some differences, but it's more nuanced than she describes. I also didn't like her solution to describing the narrator in a deep POV--for example, to show the reader that your main character is female, describe them putting on their makeup, putting on lipstick or show their skirt blowing in the wind. I understand that you can use actions to describe your character rather than telling, but those examples are worthless unless you're living in the 1950s.
If you haven't read any other POV book, this might be helpful in places, but overall I didn't find that it added anything to what I already knew. I found Marcy Kennedy's book on deep POV far more useful and actionable.
I found the author's extreme stance on gendered descriptions unhelpful. Her chapter on male vs. female brains doesn't sit well with me. I'm sure there are some differences, but it's more nuanced than she describes. I also didn't like her solution to describing the narrator in a deep POV--for example, to show the reader that your main character is female, describe them putting on their makeup, putting on lipstick or show their skirt blowing in the wind. I understand that you can use actions to describe your character rather than telling, but those examples are worthless unless you're living in the 1950s.
If you haven't read any other POV book, this might be helpful in places, but overall I didn't find that it added anything to what I already knew. I found Marcy Kennedy's book on deep POV far more useful and actionable.
July 27, 2018
Excellent book for those with no knowledge of Point of View. Even if you decide not to take the Point of View of your story deep, it is helpful in showing where you might slip out of the narrator's Point of View. Whether you are experienced with writing or a novice, the book has many tips and ideas that will help you catch the dreaded slipping out of Point of View.
Her suggestions make one think and her examples are clear and concise. Her exercises help you to hone your craft and can be used on a Work in Progress or as a stand-alone exercise.
Her suggestions make one think and her examples are clear and concise. Her exercises help you to hone your craft and can be used on a Work in Progress or as a stand-alone exercise.
June 10, 2018
This book is filled with tips and tricks to improve your writing. It doesn’t explain what is better than the other, just what readers expect when going for deep point of view. Hall is good at explaining that this writing style is not the only existing one. Indeed, she provides exercises as well as multiple references to best practices.
Read the full review at my blog.
Read the full review at my blog.
January 12, 2023
Improve Your Reader's Experience Immediately
Deep POV puts your reader inside your story in the main character’s head—just where they want to be. The technique involves understanding how to fool the subconscious with language to create that engrossing reading experience.
As with all of Raven Hall’s writing books, the advice is simple, clear, and actionable. You can incorporate these techniques in your writing immediately and improve how your story is perceived.
Deep POV puts your reader inside your story in the main character’s head—just where they want to be. The technique involves understanding how to fool the subconscious with language to create that engrossing reading experience.
As with all of Raven Hall’s writing books, the advice is simple, clear, and actionable. You can incorporate these techniques in your writing immediately and improve how your story is perceived.
July 8, 2023
I didn't begin writing until I turned 60. So, because I started so late in life, I studied the craft of writing first and made good use of my Kindle Unlimited subscription by reading Rayne Halls's books. They are very concise and helpful. I do use Deep Point of View in my stories and had never even been aware of the technique until I read this book. I am now a professional author of two finished novels and four Vella serials.
January 25, 2019
Short but to the point. The book contains some great advice and examples, showing how to write in deep point of view and the pitfalls to avoid. Some of these tips and examples illustrate the difference between common novice errors and the correct way to use deep point of view. The book also includes three short stories for further illustration. One to read again and again.
April 13, 2020
The most practical books I have read about writing.
I have read a few books on this series. They dispense with the theory and get straight in to advising you what to try and what to avoid. They can be read in less than 2 hours then you can go to your manuscript and start making powerful changes.
I have read a few books on this series. They dispense with the theory and get straight in to advising you what to try and what to avoid. They can be read in less than 2 hours then you can go to your manuscript and start making powerful changes.
December 13, 2022
As I always say, I need to buy Rayne’s books as physical copies as they’d be so handy to refer to. I read this from cover to cover but it’ll but the info will register much more effectively when I use it to put the finishing touches on my work-in-progress. I get so excited by the concept of deep point of view. I’m not a #writingcraftbooknerd at all!
February 16, 2018
Best Book on Writing Craft
This is my first read in the Writer’s Craft series and I’ll definitely read more. This is exactly what I was looking for, a course on the craft of writing that includes examples and ideas for applying the different techniques.
This is my first read in the Writer’s Craft series and I’ll definitely read more. This is exactly what I was looking for, a course on the craft of writing that includes examples and ideas for applying the different techniques.
March 1, 2020
Kinda lackluster compared to the rest of the series. Also not a fan of the arbitrary gender distinctions mentioned in Ch6: Male and Female Point of View. Guys like colors too! And girls like "tools" as well. Just seemed needlessly gendered
March 30, 2020
Great!
I have now read several of Rayne Hall's books and each one has given a vast amount of the best techniques and tips. The one is no exception, it explains how to use and apply POV for your novel.A must read!
I have now read several of Rayne Hall's books and each one has given a vast amount of the best techniques and tips. The one is no exception, it explains how to use and apply POV for your novel.A must read!
November 8, 2021
Love all the books in this series
This is my 4rd Rayne Hall book and like the previous two, this too, was amazing.
She writes with logic and conviction, and makes the reader a better writer
This is my 4rd Rayne Hall book and like the previous two, this too, was amazing.
She writes with logic and conviction, and makes the reader a better writer
July 19, 2017
My favourite one in the series. The examples that explain the techniques make the book a must have for any author.
May 22, 2018
Excellent read on POV
Deep insight into how to tackle POV with lucid examples, a must for a writer, a new one or established. Thumbs up to the book
Deep insight into how to tackle POV with lucid examples, a must for a writer, a new one or established. Thumbs up to the book
November 6, 2018
This series of books are amazing! They have given me so much more knowledge. If you are a writer, start reading this series; it'll help with everything.
April 18, 2019
Great in depth look at this subject!
June 30, 2019
This book was truly helpful and taught me a great deal. I will be referencing it in my own writing career and will suggest it to all new writers I meet.
July 15, 2019
I've read or preferred back to this book multiple times. I understand, I learn, and I use.
September 13, 2019
A lot of good information with interesting assignments to complete.
February 25, 2021
Good book
I found this book useful in many ways. If you’re having issues with your writing this book can help correct your mistakes.
I found this book useful in many ways. If you’re having issues with your writing this book can help correct your mistakes.
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