The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers Writing Emotion With Roz Morris
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Jul 22, 2024 
Award-nominated author Roz Morris discusses the importance of writing emotions in books and creating connections with readers. Topics include writing layers of emotion, using description and dialogue to evoke feelings, and the debate on likable characters.
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Emotional Connection in Books
- Readers deeply connect with emotional stories, making emotional writing crucial.
- Understanding your genre's target emotion helps you connect with your readers.
Educating the Reader on Character Stakes
- Show why something matters to your characters early in your book.
- This helps readers invest and care about the characters' journeys.
Succession's Emotional Pull
- Roz Morris and Joanna Penn discuss the TV series Succession.
- The characters aren't likable, yet viewers deeply care about their fates.