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What is free indirect discourse? And how can it improve your writing?
Free indirect discourse is a subtle but powerful storytelling technique. Discover free indirect discourse tips and examples to transform your fiction writing.

10 Examples and Excerpts of First Person Point of View in Fiction
10 examples (and excerpts) of fiction books which use the first person narrative/point of view.

5 ways you’re creating narrative distance (and weakening your story)
Too much narrative distance makes it hard for readers to engage with your story. Here are 5 ways you could be creating narrative distance without meaning to.

The 6 Key Elements of Any Fiction Story
There are six key elements of any fiction story: plot, character, setting, point of view, theme and style. This post gives an overview of each one, including tips for how to improve these elements in your own story.

8 Examples and Excerpts of Third Person Limited Point of View in Fiction
This post gives an overview of third person limited point of view, as well as 8 examples (and excerpts) of fiction books which use the third person limited narrative/point of view.

6 Examples and Excerpts of Second Person Point of View in Fiction
6 examples (and excerpts) of fiction books which use the second person narrative/point of view.

9 Examples and Excerpts of Third Person Omniscient Point of View in Fiction
Here are 9 examples (and excerpts) of fiction books which use the third person omniscient point of view.