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How to Show the Whole in Your Memoir

Writerly Things with Brooke Warner • 1626 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
📚 Literature Memoir Narration Writing Self-assessment
  1. Memoirs should connect personal experiences to larger themes in society. It's not just about telling your story; it's about what it means for everyone.
  2. Using a reflective narrator helps you explain what you've learned over time. This adds depth to your story by showing your growth and understanding.
  3. Identifying both the small and big parts of your story can be overwhelming but also liberating. It allows you to explore everything you’ve felt and learned.

Write it, then read it aloud

Substack • 995 implied HN points • 03 Apr 24
🎙 Podcasts Audio Narration Writers Content Media
  1. Using voiceovers can help writers connect better with their readers. It makes the content feel more personal and engaging.
  2. Writers who add audio or video to their posts tend to grow their audience and income faster. This shows how important diverse content is.
  3. Voiceovers can also provide bonus material for subscribers. This adds value to the content and encourages people to support the creator.

Listening to audiobooks

Austin Kleon • 1738 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
📚 Literature Books Audiobooks Reading Authors Narration
  1. Audiobooks are easy to access through apps like Libby and Hoopla, making it simple to enjoy books while doing other activities like walking or cleaning.
  2. Finding the right audiobook can be tricky because you need to enjoy both the story and the narrator's voice, which can really affect your experience.
  3. Recording audiobooks can help you connect more deeply with the text, just like reading out loud can give you a different perspective on a story.
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What's Missing from AI Writing

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 315 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
📚 Literature Narration Perspective Fiction Authors
  1. Literature has evolved over time to focus more on individual perspectives rather than collective narratives.
  2. Great essays are distinguished by the unique perspective and voice of the writer, not just the subject matter.
  3. Effective writing, whether about architecture or any other topic, requires a distinct and engaging narrative voice to provide depth and connection for the reader.

The Sweetness of Life on Earth

To Asra • 78 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
📚 Literature Time Characters Narration
  1. In the novel 'Station Eleven', time is portrayed as fluid and non-linear
  2. Characters in the novel find beauty in the post-apocalyptic sublime, where linear time is distorted
  3. The play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in the novel represents the incomprehensible vastness and beauty of time

Tutorial: How to narrate video with Sora, GPT-Vision, and ElevenLabs

Artificial Ignorance • 79 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Video Tutorial Narration Models
  1. The emergence of tools like Sora from OpenAI is revolutionizing video production with realistic outputs and seamless object interactions.
  2. Creating nature documentaries and other narrative videos through automated processes involving Sora, GPT-Vision, and ElevenLabs is becoming increasingly feasible.
  3. 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.

Writing visually

The Leftovers • 59 implied HN points • 09 May 23
📚 Literature Narration Fiction Authors Literary Analysis
  1. The author embraces visual elements in writing by considering and emphasizing them as crucial to their own voice
  2. 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
  3. 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

This Is What It's Like to Record an Audiobook

The Analog Family • 99 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
📚 Literature Audiobooks Publishing Writing Editing Narration
  1. Recording an audiobook requires a lot of focus and patience. You have to read the book line by line and sometimes redo parts if you make mistakes.
  2. Unexpected distractions like stomach noises can be a real problem in the studio. It's important to stay hydrated, and applesauce can actually help soothe your throat!
  3. After finishing the reading, the feedback can be really positive, which is great motivation. It's exciting to think about how your voice can bring your book to a wider audience.