Examines the different points of view authors can use to tell a story. Includes text-related exercises, examples from literature, a glossary, resources for further information, and photographs.
An introduction to the ways that authors present stories. Novel and short story excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of voice and different narrative points of view.
Orson Scott Card explains techniques for writers to invent, develop, and present characters in novels and short stories and discusses viewpoints, how to create realistic fictional people, and related topics.
Examines prose writing, focusing on fictional narratives, and discusses perspective, protagonists, scenes, style, and other related topics; and includes example excerpts from well known authors including Mark Twain.
