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Stuart Wakefield
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Navigating the Challenges of Using Multiple POVs in Your Story
In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of using multiple points of view (POVs) in writing.
Takeaways
- Point of view (POV) is the narrative perspective that guides the reader through the story.
- There are different types of POV, including first person, second person, third person limited, and third person omniscient.
- Multiple POVs can add depth and complexity to a story, but they also come with potential pitfalls, such as character chaos, plot complexity, and reader overwhelm.
- It's important to develop distinct voices for each character and maintain consistent character voices throughout the narrative.
- Before diving into multiple POVs, it's recommended to start with one additional POV and practice distinguishing character voices and maintaining distinct perspectives.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:27 The Allure of Multiple POVs
05:05 Pitfalls of POV Polygamy
06:30 Maintaining Character Voice in Third Person
11:33 Exercises to Hone Your Skills
12:53 It's Your Turn
15:48 Deciding Whether to Use Multiple POVs
Takeaways
- Point of view (POV) is the narrative perspective that guides the reader through the story.
- There are different types of POV, including first person, second person, third person limited, and third person omniscient.
- Multiple POVs can add depth and complexity to a story, but they also come with potential pitfalls, such as character chaos, plot complexity, and reader overwhelm.
- It's important to develop distinct voices for each character and maintain consistent character voices throughout the narrative.
- Before diving into multiple POVs, it's recommended to start with one additional POV and practice distinguishing character voices and maintaining distinct perspectives.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:27 The Allure of Multiple POVs
05:05 Pitfalls of POV Polygamy
06:30 Maintaining Character Voice in Third Person
11:33 Exercises to Hone Your Skills
12:53 It's Your Turn
15:48 Deciding Whether to Use Multiple POVs
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what are some of the best romantic traagedy novels ?
Excellent notes. I've jotted them down, and, for inclusion in my fantasy saga debut, I'll be using a tightened up version of them I think. Thank you.
Finally a helpful, ORGANIC guide to romantic tension that focuses on character motivation instead of formulaic beat sheets
Thank you for your sharing. It is helpful for me to begin the new habit. 😊
You're very welcome!
Excellent information, now to bump or not to bump?
Bump, Bump all the time unless it has more impact not to
I have just recently decided to try my hand at writing a novel, hopefully more than one. I had been worldbuilding a fantasy world off and on for around 25 years, initially for a homebrew D&D campaign that never came to be. I kept at it as a hobby because I just enjoyed doing it. It had been my own little world, but I didn't want all those uniquely creative ideas to be buried with me. Anyway, before I attempt a novel, I was going to write a backstory novella or novelette for the character planned for the novel. The backstory involves her parents who become involved in a forbidden love scenario and flee the city. It is intended to be a Romantic Tragedy set in a Fantasy setting. While brainstorming the outlines I came up with some scenes that had me in tears, so I think I'm on the right track.
4:50 But the door would have sunk because they were to heavyyy its not about the space
*too
how do these videos have single digit views??
Dang, that tragic ending was awesome
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for this video, I have just had such great inspiration for my story. Really is taking such a good turn right now, I’m so hopeful that my story will be a great one now.
😅 "promosm"
Um...?
Thank you sir very helpful tips
So nice of you!
Thanks for this
My pleasure!