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Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 30: Unreliable Narrators

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Exploring Unreliable Narrators in Writing

This chapter delves into the utilization of unreliable narrators, particularly through epigraphs and third-person limited point of view, to instigate tension and present varied perspectives. Drawing examples from Mistborn and the Sharps Rifles series, it demonstrates how unreliable narrators can enhance the complexity of a story by showcasing differing viewpoints and intensifying narrative tension.

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