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.

Just like filmmakers did with the Back to the Future trilogy. The final moments of the first film flipped everything on its head: just as Marty settles back into normal life, Doc Brown returns with the unforgettable warning—“You’ve gotta come back with me! Back to the future!” In that moment, the hook was set. Cliffhangers like this don’t just drive sequels—they create legacy. In fact, the end of Part II launches us straight into Part III.

Friendships in fiction should be multifaceted, just like they are in real life. They can be loyal yet complicated, nurturing yet competitive, comforting yet confrontational. And when they’re written well, these relationships elevate your characters, deepen your plot, and move your readers. Let’s talk about how to write friendships that feel real, raw, and unforgettable.

This isn’t about romance alone (though it often is). It’s about belonging. About safety. About seeing and being seen. When a character finds that safe space in someone else, we as readers feel it. We crave it. And we remember it. Let’s explore how to write characters who find home—not in a house or city—but in another soul.

As a writer, your goal is to not just tell a story—but to deliver moments so emotionally potent, so immersive, that readers can’t help but go back. They reread not just because it was beautifully written, but because it touched something true inside them. These scenes aren’t about showing off your skill with words—they’re about tapping into the core of human experience and creating a shared emotional space between your characters and your readers.