In this final part of our series, we look at the nuances of how your POV character experiences the world around them. I'll show you how to avoid filtering their actions and write engaging scenes, all without getting between the reader and your story.
Last time I broke filters into three categories: Internal, External, and Action Filters. So let's build more understanding by focusing on Action Filters, why you'll encounter these more than any other, and how to spot true filtering.
Characters have thoughts and make decisions like anyone, but do we need to narrate that? If you do your job right, you shouldn't have to, so stop filtering your writing and keep the reader engaged.
Are you bloating your manuscript with unnecessary filters? Find out how to tighten these pesky word-sinks in "Filtering Pt. 1 - The Basics"
