Chapter 4 focuses on point of view. I think the most interesting point of view that they covered in this chapter was the unreliable first person. I think having an unreliable narrator makes a story have a level of depth that is hard to accomplish through description alone. I really like how it helps us see how someone with mental illness may think or how their thoughts may be organized in different ways. I like the challenge an unreliable narrator…
This chapter centered on how to effectively convey a location or scene within your writing. The author reminds us to consider appealing to all the senses and affirms the importance of word choice. I also liked how they mentioned the importance of a well placed simile, but making sure that you avoid cliches when writing them. The section about describing emotions really resonated with me as well. I often struggle to put my character’s feelings into words, especially when it…
