Micro skill: a writing technique used to create an element
of a novel that, although small, contributes with other small elements to the
bettering of the novel as a whole. When employed masterfully, micro skills can
transform a novel from “The writing wasn’t great, but I really enjoyed it” into
“That book totally changed my life.” See also: macro skill, e.g., plot,
character, setting. Micro skills form like a Voltron to create macro skills.
Today’s featured micro skill: conveying a character’s
emotions in a fresh, interesting, and clear manner.
