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[Svrtnsse]

something that reads well on the page doesn't always read well when read aloud. Our brains have a way of glossing over some difficult passages, but our tongues can't always manage it.

This is a great point. I'm thinking also, that when someone, who isn't the writer, comes to such a part, they may have difficulties getting past it, even if they're not reading out loud?

 

[Svrtnsse]

Great advice! I really enjoyed your article! Another thing that works for me creatively is listening to podcasts. Philosophy podcasts, for example, tackle all sorts of topics that could be worth exploring with your own characters.

Thanks. Glad you like it.

 

[The StoryWeaver]

This is a great point. I'm thinking also, that when someone, who isn't the writer, comes to such a part, they may have difficulties getting past it, even if they're not reading out loud?

Exactly. I found that a lot when I was editing a book for someone. I had to read over passages, and from an outsider's POV the passages were somewhat problematic - probably because I wasn't the writer.