Write Real People

When I write fiction, I usually “see” the scenes like movies. However, that’s not the only way to write good fiction. 

The visual writers:

• Watch characters move through detailed landscapes
• See stories unfold like films in their minds

The non-visual writers:

• Excel at internal monologues and emotional rhythms
• Capture philosophical concepts without “seeing” them
• Master the sound and rhythm of language

Here’s what this means for writers:

If you’re naturally visual → Lean into rich sensory descriptions and cinematic scenes

If you’re more verbal → Focus on dialogue, internal thoughts, and the music of language

If you think in concepts → Focus on themes, philosophy, and abstract connections

The diversity of thinking styles creates the rich variety that makes books so powerful and personal to readers.

I use the visual writing style in my novels.