#narrative style

[annafromuni]

Siobhan Harvey's Ghosts is Chilling, Powerful and Unforgettable

I am not a huge poetry reader, but Siobhan is very near and dear to my heart as she was my supervisor throughout my masters, as well as my undergrad lecturer from Creative Writing. A lot of what I know came from her, so to have a copy of her 2021 collection Ghosts to read and reflect on is a wonderful thing. I have only just read it, not wanting to feel disengaged or distant from the poetic form,…

[brechtian]

The way Ionesco writes stage directions is so interesting I’ve never read anything quite like it. He writes them as though they are notes or personal opinions he is letting the director in on. One second I’ll show some examples

[imthefailedartist]

Reading Garden of Shadows, the final Flowers in the Attic book.

It's such sweet sorrow. I've decided FITA isn't the end for me. I need more VC Andrews. I want to read another, but I want it to be just as crazy. So I'm trying to decide between the Twins or Angel. Whatever is craziest.

I might have to read Christopher's Diary (ugh), but I realized it's not from his POV. It's just occasional diary entries. I want to know how he felt about Bart and loving him through his hate.

Even though Cathy isn't here, the annoying, repetitive way she tells a story sure is. Get to the point, Olivia!

Also, stand up!

[samisamisamisamisamisamisami]

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Lifeform: A Journey Through Parenthood and Self-Discovery

Lifeform, authored and narrated by Jenny Slate, features contributions from George Saunders, Vanessa Bayer, and Will Forte. Listening to Slate’s work is akin to witnessing a decathlete breaking records on unkempt terrain; her range is astounding. In an instant, she transitions from a honeyed, wistful tone to that of a boisterous frat boy. One moment, she is reflecting on her feelings of being “a…

[chantireviews]

Finding Your Writing Voice: A Journey to Authenticity from the desk of Dena Weigel

Finding your writing voice can feel like a quest for the Holy Grail of self-expression. And hopefully no one will smell of elderberries by the time you find your writing voice! Your writing voice is the unique blend of style, tone, and personality that makes your writing distinct and yours. Whether penning a novel, crafting an essay, or composing a blog post, discovering and honing your voice is…

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Narrative Structure: Definition, Examples, and Writing Tips

Have you ever been so engrossed in a book or movie that you couldn’t put it down or put it on hold? Its magic is frequently brought about by a skillfully written storyline. However, what is narrative structure precisely, and why is it so crucial?

What is Narrative Structure?

The framework that describes how a tale is arranged and delivered to the audience is known as the narrative structure. It covers the chronology, the plot’s development, and the narrative’s tempo.

Circular, non-linear, and linear story formats are common. Knowing narrative structure enables authors to create logical, captivating stories that hold readers’ attention from start to finish.

You may improve your storytelling abilities and produce narratives with greater impact by becoming an expert in narrative structure.

Importance of Narrative Structure

The use of narrative structure in storytelling is essential because it arranges the action in a way that draws readers in and maintains their interest.

A well-designed narrative framework guarantees that the story flows naturally and logically by having a distinct beginning, middle, and end. It contributes to the development of characters, the tension, and the gratifying ending.

It is imperative for authors to comprehend narrative structure in order to craft engrossing and cohesive stories that effectively connect with their readership....Continue reading

[howifeltabouthim]

Poor Burgo! He must now be made to end his career as far as these pages are concerned.

Anthony Trollope, from Can You Forgive Her?

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(slips this under ur door) pls read dunmesh

[ancientannoyance]

finally finishes the colour wheel meme a whole year after everybody else

[annafromuni]

Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows is Just Too Good

Right on the heels of Scott Lynch’s The Lies of Locke Lamora, we have my reread of Six of Crows, something that I has been on my rereads list for many years now. If you’re not sure why I’ve linked these two books together, you should check out my review of The Lies of Locke Lamora – you may even find your next read in doing so. Six of Crows is a YA heist novel that’s taken the world by storm, and…

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part 2!!!! [read part one here]

transcript below the cut arranged into stanzas to help show where the rhymes are:

“that’s why they brought gem in? as a failsafe?” as a pawn. we were told to point her at whoever we need gone

“gem won’t hurt her allies. …yet.” the curse she carries will it’s had its eye on her since she lost the other eye she was specially selected for her hunting skill it’s quite the high honor. “wow. how generous.” we try

think about it: why does almost no one fight the curse? “given how fast scott killed skizz last season, i can guess.” [“any pain you spare your friends, you’ll have to suffer worse”?] it’s designed to shut down higher reasoning with stress

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Blackwork Foxes by FlossyFoxShop

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Something incredibly annoying when dealing with non-pnf stans when discussing with PnF is discussion of Candace being accidentally gaslit by her mother. In that they assume everyone is in on the fact to make Candace feel like she's crazy. NOBODY ELSE is doing that. In fact, nobody BUT Candace seems to understand the whole brunt of the situation.

The backyard gang are not "bullying" Candace or keeping her from telling her mom. In fact, they tell Linda about it themselves MULTIPLE TIMES. They talk about it off handedly a bunch of times too. Theyre just also 10, and Linda thinks it's part of the "games". She thinks theyre being imaginative. Theyre NOT. The backyard gang is NOT lying to her, and they are NOT perpetuating the assumption that Candace is crazy. Linda just doesnt believe them. The backyard gang doesn't KNOW this. THEY ALL THINK LINDA KNOWS.

LAWRENCE is not perpetuating the idea that Candace is crazy. He ALSO thinks Linda knows. HE HAS SEEN the backyard projects a bunch of times, and HE TELLS Linda about them TOO. However, and this is important, he only ever sees the cute, relaxed and sweet projects, and never the potentially dangerous or fatal ones, so he thinks Candace is being anxious and overprotective. Which she is, but that's a separate issue. LAWRENCE is not lying. HE thinks Linda knows.

JEREMY has seen the projects and parties. He talks about them at length, and how cool Phineas and Ferb are! He's never lied. He thinks Linda knows.

STACY has seen the projects and parties. She FREQUENTLY vouches for Candace. But shes Candace's best friend, so of course Linda doesnt believe her.

EVERYBODY EITHER THINKS LINDA ALREADY KNOWS, OR HAVE CLOSE ATTACHMENTS TO CANDACE SO LINDA DOESNT BELIEVE THEM ANYWAY.

Linda isnt doing it on purpose. NOBODY is lying.

DO i think Linda should believe her daughter now and then? And should Lawrence stick up for her more? Of course I do. But it's not malicious. Just....a bit neglectful. But Candace's assumption that everyone is against her is largely perpetuated in her own head and anxieties and miseries. She ISN'T alone. People ARE on her side, and she has more allies than she thinks. There are MULTIPLE episodes where Phineas and Ferb try to bust THEMSELVES (AKA attempt to show Linda their project with her own eyes) when she simply asks them to. A lot of people think she's really cool, and caring, and her brothers think shes unironically, absolutely AWESOME. Which has been the point of many episodes, AS WELL AS Candace against the Universe.

[teansouprmyjam]

it's been a whiiiiiiiiiile