Questions tagged [altered-perspective]
Used when confused about how to write from a perspective that differs from the norm in some way.
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How can I make the premise of e.g. a short story more real?
As far as my motivation in writing goes, I have long been frustrated about historical fiction I’ve read where the main character is basically an American dressed up in a cloak and armor.
The Caryatid: ...
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How to write in third person present tense without making it sound awkward?
Generally it is preferred that one use present tense with POV, or at least it sounds organic.
Are there any ground rules I can make use of to exploit third person present tense to the fullest without ...
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Can I have a non-living thing with its own perspective?
We typically have third person or first person narratives in literature. I have a requirement - to unveil the suspense, I want a non-living thing to share its perspective in the final chapter. Is this ...
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Writing Someone Drunk
So I want to write a scene from a teenage girl in 1st-person present tense. She's drunk. I've never been drunk before, so I can't tap into personal experience to make this relatable and/or realistic. ...
