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Hi Joy

My name is Lyn, I am one of the sly foxes.

Title: In Creating Characters Empathy is Key

First Impression: I can relate to cardboard characters in my own writing and in a few I've recently reviewed. In one of my adventures at a writing conference they had us write letters to our characters. One being totally ticked off by something the character had done and one being happy that person was there when I needed them. Carboard flunked but knowing enough to help the character become real was huge. It was a fun exercise.

What needs your attention: Ignore this line, completely it doesn't apply.

What part I liked best: Characters are better shown is important. Neil Gaiman would totally agree with about creating a connection between the author and the character. He spoke in depth about the value of an author's character connection when he was at Rutger's University in 2016. I did workshops with Gaiman and Column McCann. Both men were magnetic speakers.

Overall impression: This was a enlightening reminder that this writer needs to read every time she writes and her characters come alive.

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What does the Fox say????? Review 7 of 10


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