The trilogy that started with Noughts & Crosses brought a new perspective to writing about colour prejudice.
Having lived and worked abroad in numerous countries, Shoshanna brings a unique perspective to writing that unites action and passion for a just and thriving world.
He read no histories of Syria, barely looked at family photographs, and imposed a rule on himself: never to stray from his childhood perspective, and to write only about what he knew at the time.
Prior to the focus group the educators were asked to reflect on their own perspective and to write down their thoughts and responses to the guiding questions.
In my case, I felt that after taking a break from reporting to be a mother, I had finally gained the perspective with which to write a book.
From this perspective, assign students to write a series of journal entries examining particular events and the emotions, risks, and triumphs associated with those moments.
It took a little distance – a relocation to New York, in fact – to find the perspective Butterworth needed to write this tale of identity and nationhood and belonging, set in a fictional Wiltshire village on St George's Day.
Were F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose many boozy do-nothing moments gave him the time and perspective he needed to write two of Americas greatest novels (The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night), alive today, wed probably be reading about his stints in rehab in Vanity Fair.
Our ability, consequently, to gain perspective sufficient enough to write outside one's own "house" is not only doable, but, perhaps, universal and insightful, presuming one does it well.
