Writer's Digest, February 2019 Digital Edition

Writer's Digest, February 2019, Volume 99, No. 2 The theme of the February 2019 Writer's Digest is “The Identity Issue," with a focus on exploring expression, point of view and representation. Articles include: FEATURES: The Identity Issue Through the Looking Glass As publishing endeavors to address diversity and inclusion in fiction, an inevitable question arises: Can authors write characters whose experiences are outside of their own? By Diana M. Pho Up Close and Personal From fast-paced action to intimate drama, third-person limited POV can be adapted to any scene or situation. Discover how to make the most of fiction's most flexible form. By Peter Mountford Writing Queer While the roots of LGBTQ literature stretch back to the ancient Greeks, only in the modern era have works that openly address the experience seen the sun. Here we trace the history of,and current opportunities for,queer authors. By Elizabeth Sims Changing the Face of Crime Fiction In a genre tha