The best stories capture our emotions and make us feel so deeply, it seems like magic.The good news is, it’s not magic.Want to make your readers feel? There’s a simple three-step process to do just that. And in this, I’m sharing that process with you.You’ll learn:Why explosive action is NOT enough to make your readers feelHow to figure out what emotion you want to create for your readersHow to make your readers care about something as large as a life-altering leap or as small as a broken pencilAnd more!Want to make your readers laugh? Cry? Swoon? Shake with fear? The whole range of human emotion is at your fingertips. Find out how to create any emotion you like in the episode.Links mentioned in the episode:Get the Scene Analysis Worksheet: alicesudlow.com/sceneworksheetEp. 27: Value Shifts: How to Craft Compelling Change in Every StoryEp. 32: How Spider-Man (And All Great Stories) Makes Us Laugh, Cry, and Feel the FeelsSend me a Text Message!Support the showRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
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