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By Denise Turney<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been said that authentic stories come to<\/i> writers instead of writers simply sitting down and creating stories we share with book readers. Truth may be that stories that touch readers<\/a> deep within may actually come from deep within<\/i> writers. It\u2019s as though these stories speak to us, characters pushing us to tell their stories.<\/p>\n

Powerful Emotions Touch Book Readers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then again, there are stories, like those found in non-fiction books, that come to writers directly from experiences we observe in this physical world. It is then that stories can touch the core of book readers while the stories also keep accurate records of historic events, experiences that create strong, compelling emotions.<\/p>\n

Developing stories that move print and electronic book readers requires that writers be honest with themselves, explore their own issues. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for novelists to revisit their fiction books and see bits and pieces of their own experiences dispersed amongst the books\u2019 pages. Specific steps book writers can take to engage their reading audience include having book characters write personal letters to their friends, parents or children.<\/p>\n

Authors can also have major book characters share personal experiences in their diaries and include some of those diary entries in novels they craft. Raymond Clarke does this in the new book, Love Pour Over Me<\/a>. Painting pictures to create images of major and minor book characters can also help authors to connect with and get to know their book\u2019s characters more fully, more deeply.<\/p>\n

By creating character sketches, authors can find out how old members of their book\u2019s supporting cast should be. Other information that may surface while book writers do character sketches are the hometowns supports cast members should be from, the type of personality characters should have and particular motives major book characters should have.<\/p>\n

The more deeply connected book writers are to the characters they create, the easier it can be for writers to flesh characters out for print and digital book readers, making the characters feel real<\/i>. Another tip book writers may find helpful is to read dialogue and character scenes out loud. Sometimes the ears will catch something the eyes miss or don\u2019t want to acknowledge.<\/p>\n

To move book readers deeply<\/a>, it\u2019s important that writers create book characters readers will genuinely care about. The most talented and technically well crafted writing in the world may not engage readers if characters are flat or unbelievable. By adding strong dialogue, intriguing scenes and strong character motives to stories, book writers may start to develop a readership<\/p>\n

Get your copy of \u201cLove Pour Over Me\u201d Now at<\/i><\/strong> – <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ebookit.com\/books\/0000001582\/Love-Pour-Over-Me.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon.com – http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Love-Pour-Over-Me-ebook\/dp\/B007MC0Z2C<\/a><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble – http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/love-pour-over-me-denise-turney\/1109600654<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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