Using Subtlety to Enrich Your Story
Much of what builds great character, undergirds strong plots, and enriches strong scenes is a level of subtlety and nuance beneath the surface of things. The indirect can be as powerful, if not more so, than what is overtly made clear. Subtext is that deeper layer beneath every scene in which you embed meaning, hints, suggestions, and more. Scenes without subtext can feel “thin” as though they’re missing something. With subtext added, you deepen and enrich your writing.
This live webinar will take a deeper look at subtext—how to build indirect but important meaning, foreshadowing, and imagery into your scenes. It will also look at the realm of indirect communication: body language, cryptic dialogue, and even thoughts to deepen characters and create tension.
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