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Lesson 2
First person point of view: Today was just like any other day, until it wasn’t. I hopped on the subway from Chinatown with my hot, but not too hot, half-caff mocha latte (with 1% milk) from Starbucks. As it was … Continue reading
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Lesson 8 – Context
A spring evening in kerala Seated in the rickshaw going towards the station, I gazed at the sun as it slowly reddened, preparing for it’s journey downwards. The mynahs and warblers were flitting about. The golden shower tree was in … Continue reading
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Narrative Viewpoint Lesson 1
From the viewpoint of the burglar Evangeline put down her pen and leaned back in her chair. She could hear the drip-drip-drip of the rain in the drainpipe that ran down the length of the corner of the house where … Continue reading
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Lesson 7 – Special Effects
Bob was flirting with the girls even today when we went to the market. How can I love him just because he is my husband. No, I don’t care about him anymore. I hit the pillow to wear out my … Continue reading
Has Donkey pinched the Jewells?
As a young man, I volunteered to work in a kibbutz at Ein Gedi, not far from the dead Sea in Israel, stayed there for two years. On the penultimate day, it was a Thursday; I went for a walk … Continue reading
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LESSON 7
I have been described as a typical hen-pecked husband, and even though I’m not exactly happy with this label, I have to admit I can be a bit of a wuss when it comes to disagreements with my dear wife. … Continue reading
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Guilt and folly
This is the first time I’ve used a false narrator. I have tried to put doubt into the readers’ minds about Katherine’s reliability. I would value constructive criticism about my efforts. Thank you. Part One Katherine only remembers three things … Continue reading
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Lesson 6 – Shallow and Deep points of view
The place certainly looked familiar. The very same pillars, tiled roof, oh yes, even the wooden ladder/stairway was intact. Why, there were the very same crotons flourishing out in the yard. Ryan was overwhelmed with nostalgia and was transported to … Continue reading
EXERCISE 6 – TENEMENT BLUES
The smell of piss stung the back of his nose as he climbed the stone stairs to the flat on the third floor of the old tenement block. He instinctively looked up, an old habit from back then when you … Continue reading
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