The hottest Narration Substack posts right now

Literature benefits from diverse and unconventional narrators, not just likeable characters.
Characters should have unique and interesting inner thoughts, even if they aren't traditionally likeable.
Authenticity in character portrayal is more vital than creating characters easily likable in fiction.

It's okay to take a break from writing during times of stress.
Striving for perfection is a goal, but not the ultimate mission. Embrace imperfections.
Reading your book out loud can help you notice quirks and improve your writing.

My Ántonia by Willa Cather uses a frame narrative to introduce the main story.
The novel adopts a first-person narrator, adding spontaneity and an American feel.
Characters in the story are introduced through a train journey, setting the stage for upcoming adventures.

Audiobooks are not just books, they are a way to practice listening and understanding.
Listening is a skill that needs to be practiced, especially in a fast-paced world.
Re-reading books through audiobooks can enhance comprehension and make for a valuable listening experience.

The emergence of tools like Sora from OpenAI is revolutionizing video production with realistic outputs and seamless object interactions.
Creating nature documentaries and other narrative videos through automated processes involving Sora, GPT-Vision, and ElevenLabs is becoming increasingly feasible.
The future of entertainment and media is set to be transformed by AI-driven technologies, enabling faster video generation and real-time content creation for indie filmmakers and creators.

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Literature has evolved over time to focus more on individual perspectives rather than collective narratives.
Great essays are distinguished by the unique perspective and voice of the writer, not just the subject matter.
Effective writing, whether about architecture or any other topic, requires a distinct and engaging narrative voice to provide depth and connection for the reader.

Strong narratability helps us separate macro and micro influences in our lives effectively.
Narrative technologies shape our ability to make sense of reality and influence our decision-making.
Different narrative technologies impact what events are easily understood or confusing based on assumptions about reality and human agency.

In the novel 'Station Eleven', time is portrayed as fluid and non-linear
Characters in the novel find beauty in the post-apocalyptic sublime, where linear time is distorted
The play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in the novel represents the incomprehensible vastness and beauty of time

The author embraces visual elements in writing by considering and emphasizing them as crucial to their own voice
Visual effects in fiction can be achieved through elements like using the present tense in narration, maintaining a fast pace, and employing dialogues for character and plot-building
The British author Philip Pullman criticized fiction in the present tense; however, the author believes that embracing stark opinions regarding tense in narration can limit literary creativity

AI narration in audiobooks is advancing, with AI models attempting to replicate human voice nuances.
AI struggles in narrating fiction due to the lack of human interpretation and emotional depth.
The artistic skill of human voice actors goes beyond just reading words and involves empathy and understanding to bring a story to life.