EPISODE · Oct 15, 2023 · 31 MIN
114: “The Man Who Lost the Sea” by Theodore Sturgeon
from Why Is This Good?
If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “The Man Who Lost the Sea” by Theodore Sturgeon. What can we learn from this dreamlike science fiction story? How versatile and variable is point of view? How many different kinds of second person are there? What can we learn about point of view for our own stories? How do point of view and other devices create a sense of mental confusion for the character in the story? What can we learn about our own writing by recognizing a tone or character type we enjoy in other stories? For daily writing tips, industry news, and great short fiction, join our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/napleswritersworkshop You can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter at http://www.napleswritersworkshop.com
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