How Psychic Distance Controls What a Scene Can Hold
Psychic distance isn’t a quality ranking. Near and far narration let a scene hold different things.
Subtext Is an Action, Not a Secret Meaning
Subtext isn’t hiding meaning in vague lines. It’s characters trying to get something from each other without saying it.
A Character Can Be Difficult and Still Be Legible
Your main character doesn’t have to be likable. Readers just need to see what they want and watch them choose.