Deeper Character Connection: An Audio Flow

By Britta Jensen

I’m often queried about characterization and how to access a deeper POV that’s missing in a developing narrative. I frequently hear:

“Why can’t I get my characters to speak to me?”

“How can I explore my character’s backstory?”

“How do I go deeper with my character’s voice and find their motivations?”

Every writer has these struggles, whether you write fiction or memoir. Sometimes cultural contexts complicate how we handle our own emotions and that bleeds into o...