Writer Unleashed

#222: How To Master The Unreliable Narrator

Nanci Panuccio Season 6

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The unreliable narrator is one of the most powerful storytelling techniques. Whether you're writing in first-person or third, an unreliable narrator compels readers to interpret what's happening, looking for clues that reveal the truth beyond the narrator's perspective.

And this keeps readers hooked into your story until the very last page.

In this episode, I'm going to share 4 different types of unreliable narrators, and 4 tips  for mastering your unreliable narrator.

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