Point of View Selecting the narrative perspective There are two levels of point-of-view to consider when writing a story. In the larger sense, there is the perspective of the narrator. On the scene level, you should consider the perspectives of individual characters. Narrative Points of View Narration is said to…
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Setting the Story Choosing the when and where Every story occurs in some place, at some time. This guide offers some advice for establishing the right setting for a story. The setting can be determined by the story, or the story can be determined by the setting. Either way, the…
Crafting Captivating Characters Readers remember who was in a story Most stories are remembered for their characters, not specific plot points. If you want to write a memorable story, create memorable characters. They do not need to be believable — they need to be dramatic. It Takes Two Often, the…