When you use it right, it gives your reader VIP access to your characters’ true hearts. The fears they hide. The doubts they wrestle with. The desires they bury. It's where the real story unfolds—not just in what happens, but in how your characters process what happens. If you’ve ever wanted to make your stories more emotional, more relatable, and more unforgettable, learning how to write inner monologues with authenticity is key. So let’s get into it.

A strong female character is not strong because she’s emotionless or flawless or invincible. She’s strong because she’s real. Because she has agency. Because she struggles, grows, leads, fails, and fights to define herself in a world that often wants to do it for her.

Great storytelling is like great music—it’s all about rhythm, balance, and harmony. In fiction, the balance between dialogue and action is one of the most critical aspects of your pacing, character development, and reader engagement. Too much dialogue, and the story can feel like a script with talking heads. Too much action, and readers may struggle to emotionally connect or understand motivation. So how do you strike that perfect balance? Let’s break it down.