How not to PREACH in your novel?

Salt · 04-19-2012, 02:13 AM

I don't know if this is possible. My problem is my novel jumps between several POVs. The one I know best is the Muslim character. To balance it out and not have the book lean towards one over the over, I've tried delving deeper into the Atheism and Catholicism but I'm afraid there could still be an invisible thread of me inside. I'm thinking maybe I should change my target audience, this would solve a lot of things. Muslims would read my book and understand the POV easily and not feel preached to. However, this story isn't supposed to be preachy and its a global message. What would you do?

04-19-2012, 02:13 AM	#1
Salt New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 177	How not to PREACH in your novel? I don't know if this is possible. My problem is my novel jumps between several POVs. The one I know best is the Muslim character. To balance it out and not have the book lean towards one over the over, I've tried delving deeper into the Atheism and Catholicism but I'm afraid there could still be an invisible thread of me inside. I'm thinking maybe I should change my target audience, this would solve a lot of things. Muslims would read my book and understand the POV easily and not feel preached to. However, this story isn't supposed to be preachy and its a global message. What would you do? __________________ I have a blog! http://enterblackheart.blogspot.com/

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