Comments on: Point of View—What IS It? How to Find the Perfect Voice for YOUR Story

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Sat, 05 Dec 2015 02:55:13 +0000

[…] a great overview of POV, read this post from Kristen Lamb: Point of View: How to find the perfect voice for your story. It’s a must-read for anybody having POV issues (and most newbies […]

By: ravenclark

ravenclark — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:46:57 +0000

Sorry, should have added, great blog post, wonderfully explained, as always, and love the examples. Loved Hunger Games. It’s why I added PERSONAL DEMONS, because I think it’s a great example of a book that breaks the “Only One POV in First” rule.

By: ravenclark

ravenclark — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:43:38 +0000

Wanted to add a few things. When I first started out as a writer, I heard a lot of people say, when using First Person, you have to stay in one person’s POV for the whole book. I understand why, and I think for the most part it’s true. A voice has to be very strong for First to work, and when you switch, there are potential issues. Like, having one of the voices be less compelling, or the multiple voices not being distinctive enough, and thus confusing.

But, if anyone thinks they have a story that needs more than one First Person POV, you should try reading PERSONAL DEMONS, a YA novel by Lisa Desroches. It’s in First, but switches between two POVs. It’s done brilliantly, with two strong and very distinct voices that are both compelling, and never leave you confused as to who’s head you’re in.

I know, rules are only guidelines. I’m a firm believer that anything can work if done WELL.

Second, I read something a while back about omniscient POV. There are actually multiple types of omniscient. 7, I think? Or is it five?? LOL. Now that all your readers are going “EERR?!” lol. You’re welcome.

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By: RedSkye

RedSkye — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:42:36 +0000

After reading this post, I realized that I’d been unconsciously hiding in non-fiction “How to” small books because it was easier to not worry about POV… after all, those books are mostly, “I did this”, and then “some people find that this is true”, and “this might work for you” and “here are the 5 steps to make this”… Pretty easy. After I get a couple more published that I already have in the pipeline, it may be time to delve into fiction or some type of novel. Thanks.

By: awjo1991

awjo1991 — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 02:43:03 +0000

It took me four years to find what POV I work best with. My favorite books were always in 3rd person, so when I wrote my first book at 15, I used this POV. It. Was. Terrible.

I went to college, and my creative profs forced me to try something new every week, and soon, I found the POV that works best for me.

Now, when I start a story where 3rd person is the best option, it’s going to be a challenge.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 03:11:41 +0000

Reblogged this on The End of Days is not yet upon us and commented: Thank you for this. I will try to lock this into my cranium and practice all of them.

By: mattblackattack

mattblackattack — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:32:44 +0000

Reblogged this on Matt Black: Scriptor Mendax.

By: Matt Black

Matt Black — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:30:52 +0000

The novel I’m working on now is all first-person present-tense, but with a few ‘interludes’ which are 3rd-person limited, and damn is it hard to keep my tenses straight. I’ll be reading those examples you mentioned of novels that switch perspectives like mine. Thank you for this, I needed it.

By: Linda Koch

Linda Koch — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:35:17 +0000

As a new writer, it’s tough getting my head around this whole POV thing, and this post has been so helpful. Thank you.