Use long, flowing, multi-clausal sentences that meander, mirroring a mind that is lost or heavy. 6. The "So What?" Factor (Stakes)
Focus on sensory details that change based on mood. To a person in love, the city sounds like a symphony; to a person with a migraine, it sounds like a construction site. 5. Pacing and Sentence Structure The rhythm of your prose dictates the reader's pulse. The Emotional Craft of Fiction
Create a discrepancy between what a character says and what they do. A character saying "I’m fine" while crushing a soda can in their hand tells a much more powerful story than a confession of anger. 4. Setting as Emotional Weather To a person in love, the city sounds
Most people avoid direct emotional confrontation in real life; your characters should too. Create a discrepancy between what a character says