How to use Point of View - 1st and 2nd

In this week's episode, we use three pieces from Margaret Atwood's Murder in the Dark to develop a deeper understanding of how to use 'Point of View (POV)' effectively. Dive in to learn what 1st and 2nd POV is; examples of when to use them; and then join us in two small writing exercises to develop your craft further.

Show Notes

Show Notes.
This episode continues Episode 15 - Murder in the Dark by Margaret Atwood.

Murder In The Dark
Murder in the Dark is a collection of short fiction by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1983. The 27 pieces include a variety of styles, including fictionalized autobiography, parables, travel stories, satires and prose poems. These pieces hold together through their themes of loss, menace and terror, and men’s abuse of power.

Margaret Atwood
Reading is a rewarding experience, especially so when the work is Margaret Atwood’s. It’s truly rare to read a piece where you can feel the fun being had by the writer on the other end, and that was apparent all through Murder in the Dark, a collection of Atwood’s short stories, from vignettes, to much longer works. An acclaimed poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and teacher, she has now added environmental activist to the title, with the release of her 8-week virtual live course Practical Utopias in February 2022. If it opens again, I wouldn’t think twice about applying for a spot!
Her novel, A Handmaid’s Tale, now on Netflix, frequently ranks as one of the most banned books in the U.S. This is what she had to say on that: “I had thought America was against totalitarianisms. If so, surely it is important for young people to be able to recognize the signs of them. One of those signs is book-banning. Need I say more?” You can follow Margaret Atwood on Instagram (@therealmargaretatwood), Twitter (@MargaretAtwood), Facebook (Margaret Atwood), or her website (http://margaretatwood.ca/). For a great podcast with Margaret Atwood, head to Tim Ferriss’s podcast, Episode #573 (https://tim.blog/2022/02/22/margaret-atwood/). 

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