Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The Space Between

In Literature, and Fictional Storytelling, the point of view is the related experience of the narrarator, not of the author. Authors rarely in fiction, insert or inject their own voice, as this challenges the suspension of disbelief. the ability to use viewpoints effectively provides one measure of someones writing ability. recognizing bias is the first step toward critical thinking in academic work. yet, by their very nature, biases can be so intergrated, one does not see them even if they are staring them right in the face. I think that in all writing, it is difficult for the writer to take a step back and not interject somewhat the biases that they hold to. especially in fiction, when the author is given creative room, they write what they know, and what they believe. I believe that biases can be overcome. yet i believe it is a skill that most, even skilled, writers do not have.

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