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How to Choose the Right Point of View For Your Novel
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Enter the WIS Podcast Anniversary Giveaway!
Point of view is one of the most important craft decisions you’ll make as a writer—and one of the easiest to get tangled up in. In this episode, we’re breaking down what POV actually is, why it matters, and how to use it with intention.
You’ll learn:
- The pros and cons of first, second, and third person POV
- What terms like “third person limited” and “close” really mean
- How to avoid head-hopping and other common pitfalls
- When it’s okay to blend POVs—and how to do it well
- How to choose the right narrative lens for your story
Whether you’re just starting out or revising a draft, this episode will help you make smarter POV choices and tell your story with more clarity and confidence.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Point of View
00:16 – Welcome to Write It Scared
01:26 – Craft Chat: POV
01:50 – Giveaway Announcement
02:23 – What POV is and why it matters
05:59 – First Person POV: Strengths and limitations
09:05 – Second Person POV: Rare but powerful
11:02 – Third Person POV: Limited, close, omniscient, and more
17:46 – Blending POVs intentionally
19:13 – How to choose the right POV for your story
21:50 – Final thoughts and encouragement
22:02 – Next week’s guest and closing
Other links and resources
[Episode 50: How to Plan and Outline Your Novel]
[Episode 42: Understanding Story Structure and Character Arcs]
Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.
To become a supporter of the show, click here!
To get in touch with Stacy:
Email: [email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/
Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared:
Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide
Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
62 episodes
Manage episode 487529606 series 3564884
Enter the WIS Podcast Anniversary Giveaway!
Point of view is one of the most important craft decisions you’ll make as a writer—and one of the easiest to get tangled up in. In this episode, we’re breaking down what POV actually is, why it matters, and how to use it with intention.
You’ll learn:
- The pros and cons of first, second, and third person POV
- What terms like “third person limited” and “close” really mean
- How to avoid head-hopping and other common pitfalls
- When it’s okay to blend POVs—and how to do it well
- How to choose the right narrative lens for your story
Whether you’re just starting out or revising a draft, this episode will help you make smarter POV choices and tell your story with more clarity and confidence.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Point of View
00:16 – Welcome to Write It Scared
01:26 – Craft Chat: POV
01:50 – Giveaway Announcement
02:23 – What POV is and why it matters
05:59 – First Person POV: Strengths and limitations
09:05 – Second Person POV: Rare but powerful
11:02 – Third Person POV: Limited, close, omniscient, and more
17:46 – Blending POVs intentionally
19:13 – How to choose the right POV for your story
21:50 – Final thoughts and encouragement
22:02 – Next week’s guest and closing
Other links and resources
[Episode 50: How to Plan and Outline Your Novel]
[Episode 42: Understanding Story Structure and Character Arcs]
Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.
To become a supporter of the show, click here!
To get in touch with Stacy:
Email: [email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/
Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared:
Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide
Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
62 episodes
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