Two of the exemplary aspects of Jane Austen’s writing are irony and satire. Instead of saying things that might otherwise come across as rude, Austen’s characters often take a more witty approach. Just like in real life, using irony and satire can soften the blow and allow you to get away with saying something that…
Jane Austie wrote with free indirect speech, a method where the author uses a third person perspective to convey the thoughts and speech of a character. This technique blurs the lines between the narrator’s voice and the character’s, offering a unique perspective into a story. It can help readers connect to characters and push the narrative forward, but using it extensively may be exhausting.
I got this cool book “Fiction Writer’s Notebook” by John Gillard from Barnes and Noble. It’s full of info on 20 authors and 70 writing exercises. Excited to try them out for my blog! First up: Jane Austin. Can’t wait to share what I learn with you! Who else loves Jane Austin? Share in the comments!