Writing Non-Human Perspectives
In my novel Banished Creature of the Arcana, I write from the perspectives of dragons and unicorns.
This is what I keep in mind as I'm writing from non-human perspectives, which I think is especially helpful for dark fantasy stories.
Before writing, consider all the senses. How does your creature see, smell, feel, hear?
Avoid human sight-based descriptions. For example, if your creature or animal is low to the ground, they would see the world differently.
Describe characters through their scent or sound. Removing the sense of sight creates a feeling of unease.
Think to yourself: How does my creature perceive the world? the environment?
For more about this topic, watch this video
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