Why is writing emotion so important in our books, whatever the genre? How can we create an emotional connection between our readers and our characters? Roz Morris gives her tips in this episode.







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Roz Morris is an award-nominated literary fiction author, memoirist, and previously a bestselling ghostwriter. She writes writing craft books for authors under the Nail Your Novel brand, and is also an editor, speaker, and writing coach.







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Show Notes









* Why is writing emotion is so important?







* How can we create an emotional connection between our readers and our characters?







* How to write layers of emotion







* Using description and dialogue to evoke feelings in the reader







* “Show, don't tell” when writing emotion







* Learning to lean into our intuition and trust more







* Using your own emotions and experiences in writing







* How and when to use a beat sheet









You can find Roz at RozMorris.org.







Transcript of Interview with Roz Morris







Joanna: Roz Morris is an award-nominated literary fiction author, memoirist, and previously a bestselling ghostwriter. She writes writing craft books for authors under the Nail Your Novel brand, and is also an editor, speaker, and writing coach. So welcome back to the show, Roz.







Roz: Hi, Jo. It's so great to be here again.







Joanna: Yes, and you have been on the show many times before over the last 14 years.