Some people have a global preference for using the first person or third person in their works of fiction, but for others, it’s a fresh decision every time. How do you decide when you aren’t sure which you want to use? … [Read more...]
Choosing Point of View
Determining point of view (POV) for your story may seem like an easy thing to do. You pick a view and start writing. However, understanding that choosing point of view is one of the most important decisions you will make when writing your story. Choosing your point of view affects how much the readers will believe in your story and in turn, how much they’ll continue to read of … [Read more...]
The Pitfalls of Writing from the Dark Heart
A difficulty in writing a first novel is for the writer to recognize the difference between creating a story meant to transport an audience and a story meant to process the feelings and issues of the writer. Most people in this world are ego-centric, which makes it easy to accumulate grievances and angry feelings. In yoga, this is referred to as the eight meannesses of the … [Read more...]
Troubled by Point of View? Particularly OMNI?
You aren't alone. Before I get into that, first let's agree that POV is the viewpoint character or narrator of your story. 1st person is the most intimate, Omni the least, and 3rd falls in the … [Read more...]