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Writing Excuses

19.12: A Close Reading on Voice - Red's Perspective - Muscular Prose

Mar 24, 2024
In this podcast, they do a close reading of Red's opening narration to analyze how voice communicates character and world effectively. They discuss drawing readers' attention to key details, suggest rewriting sentences from a work in progress, and provide writing tips. The hosts explore the impact of language on character and world-building, delve into Red's complex nature, and prioritize time and self-care. They also discuss free indirect speech, storytelling techniques, and crafting intriguing plot twists.
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Quick takeaways

  • Muscular prose conveys character traits and plot complexities efficiently through dense language and varied sentence structures.
  • Voice manipulation and narrative shifts create seamless reading experiences and signal significant thematic changes in storytelling.

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