How To Create Narrative Drive—The Driving Force of Your Novel
What is narrative drive and how do you create one? What information should you give to your reader, and what should you withhold for later reveals? How can you use voice to get your reader to feel invested in your story? This article offers a full overview of narrative drive, with examples.
Book Club Recap (Rogue Section): The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne
Our Rogue Section had fun discussing this rather dark book. Some issues aside, The Marsh King’s Daughter is a brilliant portrayal of psychopathic narcissism—and its harrowing consequences.