What Is "Narrator Voice"?: 5 Elements That Bring It to Life

Last week we established that voice is the narrator's personality. This week, we look at all five elements that make up voice and see if your narrator is a real person or just you in disguise.

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Next episode: first person vs. third person. Is your close third narrator just the protagonist in a trench coat?

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