Voice & Narration

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Learn with Nina, the Writing Coach, how to master your writing voice and that of your characters. Learn the tools to achieve compelling and meaningful narration in your stories.

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Voices in your head: 

Voices in your head “How Are You Telling Your Story?” …Voice, Narration & Viewpoint Chapter V in “The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now!” by Nina Munteanu

Voices in your head: 

Voices in your head “How Are You Telling Your Story?” …Voice, Narration & Viewpoint Chapter V in “The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now!” by Nina Munteanu

“Voice”: 

“Voice” …The feel, tone and ultimate expression of 1) the author, 2) the characters, and 3) the story Authorial Voice: Character Voice: Narrative Voice:

Vincent Van Gogh’s Voice…: 

Vincent Van Gogh’s Voice…

Authorial Voice…: 

Authorial Voice…

Character’s Voice: 

Character’s Voice Character’s speech (vernacular) Body language Philosophy Humour ….Stay Consistent!

Narration…: 

Narration…

Who Should Tell the Story?: 

Who Should Tell the Story? Table 1: Kinds of Narration Single /Multiple Viewpoints Displaced Narrative Detached Autobiography Letters or Diary Interior Monologue

Who Should Tell the Story?: 

Who Should Tell the Story? Table 1: Kinds of Narration Single /Multiple Viewpoints Main Protagonist Displaced Narrative Detached Autobiography Letters or Diary Interior Monologue

Who Should Tell the Story?: 

Who Should Tell the Story? Table 1: Kinds of Narration Single /Multiple Viewpoints Main Protagonist Displaced Narrative e.g., “The Illusionist” Detached Autobiography Letters or Diary Interior Monologue

Who Should Tell the Story?: 

Who Should Tell the Story? Table 1: Kinds of Narration Single /Multiple Viewpoints Main Protagonist Displaced Narrative e.g., “The Illusionist” Detached Autobiography e.g., “To Kill a Mockingbird” Letters or Diary Interior Monologue

Who Should Tell the Story?: 

Who Should Tell the Story? Table 1: Kinds of Narration Single /Multiple Viewpoints Main Protagonist Displaced Narrative e.g., “The Illusionist” Detached Autobiography e.g., “To Kill a Mockingbird” Letters or Diary Epistolary Novel Interior Monologue

Who Should Tell the Story?: 

Who Should Tell the Story? Table 1: Kinds of Narration Single /Multiple Viewpoints Main Protagonist Displaced Narrative e.g., “The Illusionist” Detached Autobiography e.g., “To Kill a Mockingbird” Letters or Diary Epistolary Novel Interior Monologue e.g., “Ulysses”

How Many Should Tell the Story?: 

How Many Should Tell the Story? Single Viewpoint… Multiple Viewpoints…

Thanks for Coming!: 

Thanks for Coming!

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Go To Nina’s Website for: News about her Fiction Books and Articles Nina’s Online Writing Courses Nina’s Ongoing Master Class every Wed. Afternoon Nina’s Personal Coaching & Editing Services Her Educational DVDs “The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now” available at Amazon.com www.ninamunteanu.com